The optimum pH for enzyme trypsin is around

5.6

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6.5

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less than 2

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7.8

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Solution

The correct option is D 7.8
Pancreatic enzymes require alkaline pH for their activity. Pancreatic proteolytic enzymes such as trypsin, chymotrypsin are secreted by the pancreas in the pancreatic juice. Trypsin works in the small intestine and works at an optimum pH of around 7.8.

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