Question

enzymes work best at optimal temperature and ph values. acidic or basic conditions can disrupt the hydrogen bonds between the loops of the protein chains. if this disruption occurs near the active site, the enzyme can become distorted and not fit the substrate perfectly. the rate of reaction is reduced as more enzymes become denatured. a more acidic ph is closer to 0 on the ph scale. what is the optimal ph for pepsin?

Explanation:

Pepsin is an enzyme that functions in the stomach. The stomach environment is highly acidic. Pepsin has an optimal pH around 2 which is very acidic, allowing it to break - down proteins effectively in the stomach's acidic conditions.

Answer:

The optimal pH for pepsin is around 2.