Pepsin Would Have the Greatest Activity

question 141

Multiple Choice

Pepsin would have the greatest activity

• A)immediately upon secretion into the stomach.
• B)immediately upon entering the duodenum.
• C)when the pH of the chyme is greater than 3.
• D)when the pH of the chyme is less than 3.

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