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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why does the enzyme pepsin (present in the stomach) denature in the intestine?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Pepsin is an enzyme that releases pepsinogen. Pepsinogen is what breaks down food proteins into peptides. Enzymes denature because of a loss of solubility, changes in pH optimum, action of proteolytic enzymes, temperature optimum or the rate of reaction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome! :)

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