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4.5 pH is optimal for the action of pepsin.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in class test.Origin of the question is Digestion of Food-2 in chapter Digestion and Absorption of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (b) False

To explain I WOULD say: Hydrochloric acid provides the ACIDIC pH 1.8 which is optimal for the action of pepsins. The mucus and BICARBONATES present in the gastric juice play an important ROLE in the lubrication and protection of the MUCOSAL epithelium of the stomach.



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