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Enzymes have a/an …..pH at which they work fastest.
a) optimum                
b) minimum
c) maximum               
d) both b and c

a

For most of the enzymes, the pH is about……….
a) 1 – 2                                   
b) 3 – 5
c) 7 – 8                                   
d) 11 – 13

c

Explanation: this is the physiological pH of most cells



Protease enzymes in animal stomach have an optimum pH……..
a) 1                 
b) 2                 
c) 12               
d) 13

a

The pH affects the charge of the amino acids at the………
a) substrate                 
b) active site
c) framework             
d) all of these

b

What is the optimum pH of pancreatic lipase enzyme?
a) 8.0  
b) 7.0  
c) 1.0  
d) 13.5

a

Explanation: slightly alkaline medium



What is the optimum pH of stomach lipase enzyme?
a) 8.0 – 9.0                 
b) 7.0 – 10.0
c) 4.0 – 5.0                 
d) 1.0 – 2.0

c

Explanation: acidic medium



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