Question

Why does the enzyme pepsin (present in the stomach) denature in the intestine?
The enzyme denatures due to change in temperature as it enters the intestine.
The enzyme denatures due to the alkaline environment of the intestine.
The enzyme denatures due to lack of substrate molecules in the intestine.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

@seth97

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

What do you think?

Answer 6

A or C

Answer 7

I actually think B
Enzymes usually denature as a result of loss of solubility, increased action of proteolytic enzymes, changes in pH optimum, temperature optimum as well as the rate of reaction. Other common causes are changes in dielectric constant
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Answer 8

ok