Question

1. 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 used up by fats in the stomach. it becomes more effective because it acquires energy for more reactions from fats. 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 inhibited by the change in ph from the stomach to the intestines.

Explanation:

Enzymes like lipase work best at specific pH levels. The stomach has a low - acidic pH and the intestines have a more neutral to slightly alkaline pH. A change in pH can affect the enzyme's structure and function. Lipase becomes less effective as it moves from the stomach to the intestine due to the pH change.

Answer:

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