The pancreatic juice makes the medium _____________ in the small intestine for the action of enzymes present there.
A
Acidic
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B
Alkaline
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C
Neutral
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D
None of the above.
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Solution
The correct option is B
Alkaline
Pancreatic juice makes the medium in the small intestine alkaline. It neutralizes the acidity of the chyme that comes from the stomach. Alkaline medium is required for the digestion of fats and the action of pancreatic enzymes.