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10 February, 11:15

Pepsin, an enzyme found in the stomach, acts best at a ph of about 2, but it is not active at a ph of 7. why

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  1. 10 February, 11:34
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    It is only active at a pH of around 2 because that is around the same pH as the gastric juices in the stomach which is where pepsin is used to break down proteins.
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