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A pH of 2 is optimal for specific digestive enzymes found in a pig's stomach. If these enzymes are placed into a neutral substrate solution, what do you predict will be the outcome?

A. The enzyme reaction time would decrease.
B. The enzyme reaction time would increase.
C. The enzyme reaction time would stay the same.
D. The optimal pH of the enzyme would change.

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User Pztrick
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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Dominik G
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A. The enzyme reaction time would decrease as any pH level other than that of the optimal will lead to denaturing of the enzyme.

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User Pankesh Patel
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