The activity of two enzymes, pepsin and trypsin, are shown here. These are two enzymes involved in the digestion of food in the stomach and small intestine. At which pH would the activity of both enzymes have the same catalyzing rate? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 8

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Mylee Church

Biology

30 March, 23:35

The activity of two enzymes, pepsin and trypsin, are shown here. These are two enzymes involved in the digestion of food in the stomach and small intestine. At which pH would the activity of both enzymes have the same catalyzing rate? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 8

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Tony Guzman · Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Pepsin works best in acidic conditions at pH of 2 and trypsin in alkaline conditions. A pH of 5 is best for the enzymes since it is less acidic and alkaline. However, the activity of both enzymes would be lower than expected.