Bactericidal
Low pH is needed to start the denaturation and digestion of proteins, which occurs in the stomach.
It means that the stomach is very acidic.
Low: acidic.
The stomach has a low pH (is acidic) because of the Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
pH 2This is because pepsin, the primary digestive enzyme found within the stomach, functions optimally at a low pH.
Decrease in pH of the stomach will distort the active site of the enzyme pepsin, which affects its action.
The stomach secretes protease enzymes that work best at a pH of around 2.
A large portion of bacteria, though not all, can not survive in a low pH environment such as stomach acid. The bacteria dies from the corresive nature of low a low pH solution.
Some pituitary hormones have a negative
A low pH in the stomach helps to activate digestive enzymes and break down food properly for absorption. It also helps to kill harmful bacteria that may be present in the food we eat. Maintaining a low stomach pH is crucial for overall digestive health and nutrient absorption.
The stomach (part of the digestive system) has a low pH (acidic), which kills pathogens.
The pH of stomach hydrochloric acid is typically around 1.5 to 3.5, making it highly acidic. This low pH helps to break down food and kill bacteria in the stomach to aid in digestion.