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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.

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