Pepsin is protein that breaks down polypeptides in the stomach, pepsin functions optimally at body temperature (37° C), a pH of 1.7, and salinity of 0.9%. Which of the following environmental conditions would denature Pepsin? Select all that apply. A basic pH solution. A neutral pH solution. A temperature of 10° C. A solution with salinity of 10% A temperature of 45° C. An acidic pH solution.

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Pepsin is protein that breaks down polypeptides in the stomach, pepsin
functions optimally at body temperature (37° C), a pH of 1.7, and salinity of
0.9%. Which of the following environmental conditions would denature
Pepsin?
Select all that apply.
A basic pH solution.
A neutral pH solution.
A temperature of 10° C.
A solution with salinity of 10%
A temperature of 45° C.
An acidic pH solution.
Transcribed Image Text:Pepsin is protein that breaks down polypeptides in the stomach, pepsin functions optimally at body temperature (37° C), a pH of 1.7, and salinity of 0.9%. Which of the following environmental conditions would denature Pepsin? Select all that apply. A basic pH solution. A neutral pH solution. A temperature of 10° C. A solution with salinity of 10% A temperature of 45° C. An acidic pH solution.
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