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Does digestive enzymes in a lysosome work best in a neutral than a basic?
These enzymes function best in a acidic environment, with a pH of about 4.5. So the answer is yes, they would function better in a neutral environment of a pH of 7 (like in the cytosol of a cell). Where than in a basic environment these enzymes, which are proteins, would most likely denature and not be functional. -First year unniversity student
What is the normal pH level of the duodenum?
The normal pH level of the duodenum ranges from 6 to 7.5. This slightly acidic to neutral environment is essential for the optimal function of digestive enzymes and the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.
Would trypsin work well in the stomach?
No, trypsin is a digestive enzyme produced in the pancreas that functions in the small intestine to break down proteins. It would not work well in the stomach due to the acidic environment and presence of other digestive enzymes like pepsin that are better suited for protein digestion in the stomach.
Which of these digestive enzymes are active under strongly acidic conditions?
We need more information as to which enzymes you are asking about.
Do capsules dissolve in your stomach?
Yes, capsules dissolve in the stomach due to the acidic environment and digestive enzymes present, releasing the medication inside for absorption into the bloodstream.
Do enzymes in the small intestine need an acidic environment in order to work?
No, the small intestine do not need an acidic environment in order to work. Acid works in stomach to partially digest the food. In the small intestines, fats are digested using bile from the gallbladder which is not acidic.
What is the job of Hydrochloric Acid found in gastric acid?
hydrochloric acid is produced in the stomach, this creates an acidic environment for digestive enzymes such as protease and amylase to start breaking down your food It is the stomach. The acidic environment prevents the majority of ingested (and potentially dangerous) bacteria from surviving past the stomach as the acid quickly denatures most enzymes. It is noticeable that carnivores like big cats have exceptionally acidic stomach environments, due to the nature of the food they eat.
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.
Why is an acidic environment in the stomach beneficial?
In order for the body to be able to limit digestive proteins' functionality to the stomach, digestive proteins are made so that they can only function in extremely acidic environments. Stomach acidity is the body's way of satisfying this requirement.
Is hydrochloric acid chemical digestion?
Hydrochloric acid is not a part of the digestive enzymes responsible for breaking down food in the stomach. Instead, its primary role is to create an acidic environment that activates the digestive enzymes and helps kill bacteria in the stomach.
A body that contains enzymes that breaks down or dissolves pathogens?
This body part is likely the stomach, with its acidic environment and digestive enzymes that can break down pathogens. These enzymes help neutralize harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that may enter the body through food or drink.
What is the important function of hydrochloric acid in the digestive process?
Hydrochloric acid helps to break down food in the stomach by creating an acidic environment that activates digestive enzymes and kills bacteria. It also helps in the absorption of nutrients like iron and vitamin B12.
