Question

lipase is an enzyme responsible for breaking fat down in the stomach. which statement explains the effectiveness of lipase as it moves through the digestive system from the stomach to the intestine? it becomes less effective because it is inhibited by the change in ph from the stomach to the intestines. it becomes more effective because it changes shape and is able to break down other materials in the intestines. it becomes less effective because it is used up by fats in the stomach. it becomes more effective because it acquires energy for more reactions from fats.

Explanation:

Enzymes' activity is highly dependent on pH. Lipase functions optimally in the stomach's environment. As it moves to the intestine, the significant change in pH inhibits its activity, reducing its effectiveness. Enzymes are not 'used - up' in reactions in the way described in one option, and they don't change shape to break down other materials or acquire energy from fats to become more effective.

Answer:

It becomes less effective because it is inhibited by the change in pH from the stomach to the intestines.