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What reaction in the human body is not neutral?
The digestion of food in mouth and stomach and also in small intestine is not neutral , it is either acidic or basic.
Why the medium in stomach is acidic while that in intestine is basic?
This conversion from acidic to alkaline pH is due to the actions of bile, which is relased on to the partially digested food in the duodenum. The conditions in the small intestine need to be basic so that enzymes, particularly lipases, can break down lipids without becoming denatured, as they prefer a slightly alkaline environment.
Digestion of proteins?
Pepsin digest protein in the acidic environment of the stomach, Pancreatic Protease digests protein in the basic environment of the small intestine.
Is the small intestine acidic?
The secretions of the stomach are acidic. The acid is too strong than you can imagine. The pH is as low as 2. The secretions of the stomach remain acidic till the mid-part of the second part of the duodenum. Here the alkaline secretions of the liver and the pancreas enter the duodenum to counter the acidic secretions of the stomach.
Is onion acidic or basic?
acidic.
Is sour patch kids acidic or basic?
basic or acidic
Does the small intestine secrete acidic enzymes?
no
Is tamarind acidic or basic?
Acidic
Is Buttermilk acidic or basic?
Acidic
Is jasmine acidic or basic?
its acidic
Are figs acidic or basic?
acidic
What does acidic basic mean?
Acidic: pH < 7 Basic : pH > 7
