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Q.

Study the following reaction taking place in the gut of human being.

Proteins Pepsin Proteoses + Peptones

Select the correct statement from the following.

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a

A fall in the blood levels of gastrin would reduce the rate of reaction

b

Duodenum is the primary site of this reaction

c

Hydrolysis of water is not needed for this reaction

d

A rise in pH would reduce the rate of reaction

answer is D.

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HCl provides the acidic pH (pH 1.8) optimal for pepsins. Hence, the above reaction takes place in the acidic environment of the stomach.

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