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pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme present in the gastric glands.it hydrolyses proteins into peptones.

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Compare the optimum pH levels for trypsin and pepsin. how is the optimal pH level of pepsin relevant to it's particular location in the body?

pepsin is found in the stomach and the pH there is 2 while trypsin is found in the small intestine (duodenum and jejunum) and the pH there is 8-9. Thus, the optimum pH levels for pepsin and trypsin are 2 and 8-9 respectively.


What is the function of the enzyme pepsin in the digestive system?

Pepsin is an enzyme that helps break down proteins in the stomach during digestion.


What is the chief function of pepsin?

Cleaves proteins into smaller polypeptides


What is the function of HCI?

coverts pepsinogen to pepsin Destroys bacteria


What digestive enzyme does not function in high pH?

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that does not function well in high pH conditions. It works optimally in acidic environments, like the stomach, where the pH is low.


Can pepsin and trypsin function in the same environment-?

no they can not because they at completely different pH levels.


If pepsin and trypsin had to function together what pH would produce the highest activity?

It will function at about around the pH of 2.5.


Name the most important enzyme in gastric juice and explain its function?

pepsin


What do HCL and pepsin do?

HCL, or hydrochloric acid, helps break down food in the stomach and creates an environment for pepsin to function effectively. Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps digest proteins into smaller peptides. Together, HCL and pepsin aid in the digestion of proteins in the stomach.


In which Organ of the digestive system does pepsin works?

Breaks down the proteins into peptide chains


What is the function of Pepsinogens?

pepsinogens when pumped into the stomach and exposed to an acid environment form pepsin. pepsin is a protease breaking proteins down into amino acids.


What secretions contains hydrochloric acid and pepsin?

Gastric juice, produced in the stomach, contains hydrochloric acid and pepsin. Hydrochloric acid helps to break down food and create an acidic environment for pepsin to function, which is an enzyme that aids in protein digestion.