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In what environment does amylase work best at an alkaline environment or an acidic environment?
Madmeggiemoo
It works best in an alkaline environment. I can't think of why just yetthough! I'll come back to you on that one, I'll have to do some research! :D
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What is the importance of pH in agriculture?
PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Plants have a preferred range that varies from plant to plant: some prefer alkaline soils, some acidic. If an alkaline-loving plant is grown in acidic soil, it will not grow as well as it would in alkaline soil. Knowing the pH of the soil allows farmers to use chemicals to alter the pH and establish the best growing environment for their crops.
Does pepsin work best in an alkaline environment?
not sure too
Which organ secretes a chemical compound which emulsifies fats and makes the food alkaline?
The small intestine contains an enzyme called peptidase, which works best in the alkaline environment of that organ (pH of about 8.) This helps further break down food that has already passed through the acidic environment of the stomach. Enzymes are protein catalysts which speed up the digestion process.
How does soil pH affect plants growth?
pH at number 7 is neutral and is best for plant growth; however, plants have tolerance to acidic and alkaline soils up to certain degree. Plant growth is affected in extreme saline and alkaline conditions.
What temperature is best for amylase?
37 degrees Celsius
Would a cereal crop grow better in an acidic or alkaline soil?
wheat grows best is alkaline soil
What type of soil does cabbage grow best in?
All cabbages grow best in well fertillized,well cultivated,alkaline,acidic firm soil. It grows better in a cold environment and does not like the sun.
Where do digestive enzymes work best in either a neutral basic or acidic environment?
Digestive enzymes work best in a slightly acidic environment rather than a neutral environment. That's the reason why the stomach releases gastric acid.
What is the importance of pH in agriculture?
PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Plants have a preferred range that varies from plant to plant: some prefer alkaline soils, some acidic. If an alkaline-loving plant is grown in acidic soil, it will not grow as well as it would in alkaline soil. Knowing the pH of the soil allows farmers to use chemicals to alter the pH and establish the best growing environment for their crops.
Does pepsin work best in an alkaline environment?
not sure too
Why does amylase work in the mouth but not the stomach?
Because of enzyme specificity, enzymes require certain temperatures and pH's to work. Now I don't think there is a temperature change, but there is most certainly a pH change as the mouth has a near neutral pH while the stomach has a more acidic pH of about 2-3.
What pH does salivary amylase function best?
The optimum pH of salivary amylase is 6.8 (slightly acidic).
Which organ secretes a chemical compound which emulsifies fats and makes the food alkaline?
The small intestine contains an enzyme called peptidase, which works best in the alkaline environment of that organ (pH of about 8.) This helps further break down food that has already passed through the acidic environment of the stomach. Enzymes are protein catalysts which speed up the digestion process.
What organism seems to grow best in acid media?
Molds and yeasts appear to grow the best in an acidic environment.
Can enzymes function at any pH?
No. They function best at the pH corresponding to their usual/intended environment. For example, pepsin, present in the stomach, which is highly acidic, functions best at acidic pH, while trypsin, secreted into the duodenum together with basic bicarbonate, functions best at moderately basic pH. This is true also within subcellular compartments: the optimal pH of lysosomal enzymes is acidic, matching the acidic proteolytic environment inside the lysosome. That said, most enzymes present in the cytosol (~neutral) and blood (~neutral) function best around neutral pH.
What are the differences between fungal amylase and bacterial amylase?
Enzymes from an organism are generally going to work best around the conditions that the organism tends to live. Fungi usually live in quite cool areas (think woodland) and in acidic soils. Bacteria can live anywhere generally and their optimum conditions could be anything.
What is meant by the statement enzymes have optimum operating ranges?
That they work best in the right pH and temperature they were made to work in. Amylase works best in the mouth's pH of about 7, while pepsin works best at a much lower and acidic pH.
