The chyme is _ when it enters the duodenum and turns ___ later.

Acidic, Neutral

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Alkaline, Acidic

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Basic, Alkaline

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Acidic, Alkaline

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Solution

The correct option is D
Acidic, Alkaline

The chyme which enters the duodenum is acidic in nature due to the action of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. But since the pancreatic enzymes work in an alkaline medium, chyme is transformed into an alkaline medium by the bile secreted into the small intestine.

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