The table below shows three enzymes found in the human body and the pH of their locations.
Enzyme Body part pH
Ptyalin Mouth 6.5 - 7
Pepsin Stomach 1.0 - 3.0
Trypsin Small intestine 7.5 - 9.0
How will the activity of pepsin change after it moves with the food from the stomach to the small intestine?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
It will increase as the pH increases.

(Choice B)
B
It will slow down because the environment is too basic.

(Choice C)
C
It will decrease because the pH of the small intestine is similar to that of the stomach.

(Choice D)
D
It will adapt to the new environment and continue to work at the same rate.