is it true that all enzymes work perfectly at pH 7?

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2006-06-05 18:29:41 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

no an example is pepsin works at low pH

2006-06-06 10:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by casparin0324 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

no, some enzymes will work better at a higher pH or lower pH. It all depends on the enzymatic properties.

2006-06-06 01:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not true.

Some enzymes work perfectly in alkaline condition.
Exp: amilase, lipase
While some works perfectly in acidic condition.
Exp: propase

2006-06-06 01:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

No.

2006-06-06 08:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋