Pepsin is therefore acidic since the pH in the stomach is 2
The pH is dependent on the temperature.
carbohydrate digesting enzymes have an optimum pH near neutrality so is for carbohydrate digestion.
The optimal pH level of the stomach for proper digestion is around 1.5 to 3.5.
The pH of the medium typically does not change during sterilization. However, extreme conditions during certain sterilization methods, such as autoclaving, could potentially lead to a slight alteration in pH due to the breakdown of compounds present in the medium.
The pH in the stomach is approx. 2; this help the food digestion.
The enzyme pepsin shows the greatest change in its rate of action with the least change in pH. Pepsin works optimally at a highly acidic pH of around 2, and even small changes in pH can significantly impact its activity.
Pepsin and amylase function optimally at different pH levels due to their distinct roles in digestion and the environments in which they operate. Pepsin, which breaks down proteins, is activated in the highly acidic environment of the stomach (pH 1.5 to 3.5). In contrast, amylase, responsible for carbohydrate digestion, works best in the more neutral pH range of the mouth and small intestine (around pH 6.7 to 7.0). This difference in optimal pH reflects the unique biochemical environments and substrates each enzyme encounters during digestion.
Stomach pH at digestion is 2.
Antacids affect chemical digestion by increasing the pH in the stomach.
Yes, more alkaline
pH of saliva secreted in mouth is 6.35-6.85, so the pH of oesophagus will be similar normally.