What conditions are most effective for the action of pancreatin?

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What conditions are most effective for the action of pancreatin?

something to do with the pH level...

2007-02-09 14:41:10 · 1 answers · asked by To-the-Stars 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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a pH close to neutral is probably the optimal pH for pancreatin. While stomach enzymes, such as Pepsin, have low pHs around 2-3 as thier optimal pH, when the acid chyme reaches the intestine, it is neutralized by bases. Pancreatin is then secreted into the small intestine.

2007-02-10 08:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by kz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋