The pH of pancreatic juice is

7.6

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8.4

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7.4

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6.8

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Solution

The correct option is B
8.4

The correct option is (B)
Explanation of correct option:
The 8.4 pH of the pancreatic juice states that it is alkaline in nature.
It is alkaline due to the presence of the bicarbonate ions within it.
The chyme that enters the small intestine is all acidic due to the gastric juices and HCl released by the stomach. This alkaline pH of pancreatic juice neutralizes it and is also necessary for the proper functioning of the pancreas enzymes such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, etc.
Final answer:
The pH of pancreatic juice is 8.4.

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