Question

Amylopsin acts in ........... medium.

• A. Acidic only
• B. Alkaline and acidic
• C. Acidic and alkaline
• D. Slightly acidic and acidic

Answer 1

The correct option is A Acidic only

Amylopsin is also called as pancreatic amylase. It is secreted by the pancreas and reaches the stomach through duodenum and digest carbohydrates in the acidic medium of the stomach. It has It has a pH of 2 to 3, meaning it is acidic. As amylopsin has acidic pH it acts in acidic medium only.

So, the correct answer is 'Acidic only'.