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Enzyme maltase in human gut acts on food at a pH of

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More than seven to change starch into maltose
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Less than 7 to change starch into maltose
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More than 7 to change maltose into glucose
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Less than 7 to change maltose into glucose
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The correct option is C More than 7 to change maltose into glucose
Alkaline intestinal juice (pH 7.8 to 8.0) assists in raising the pH of the intestinal contents to between 6.5 and 7.5. Sucrase, maltase and lactase complete the digestion of carbohydrates by converting disaccharides such as sucrose, maltose and lactose to monosaccharides in the intestine.

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