In what pH ranges are these enzymes optimal? salivary amylase [ Choose ] low pH

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In what pH ranges are these enzymes optimal?

salivary amylase

      [ Choose ]            low pH            high pH            pH close to neutral      

pepsin

      [ Choose ]            low pH            high pH            pH close to neutral      

trypsin

      [ Choose ]            low pH            high pH            pH close to neutral      

alkaline phosphatase

      [ Choose ]            low pH            high pH            pH close to neutral      

acid phosphatase

      [ Choose ]            low pH            high pH            pH close to neutral      

Explanation / Answer

Optimum ph

Salivary amylase 6.8 ph close to neutral

Pepsin 1.5- 1.6 low ph

Trypsin 7.8- 8.7 ph close to neutral

Alkaline phosphatase 9 high ph

Acid phosphatase 4.8- 5.8 low ph

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