Question

16.Gastric digestion takes place efficiently in*

(a) acidic medium

(b) alkaline medium

(c) neutral medium

(d) highly alkaline medium or​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

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Gastric digestion takes place efficiently in

(a) acidic medium

The gastric juice is made up of hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and other digestive enzymes, gastrin, mucus, and bicarbonates. It has a pH ranging from 1 to 2. Its low pH is essential in activating many digestive enzymes and in destroying various pathogens. So, gastric digestion takes place efficiently in acidic medium .

So, the correct answer is 'Acidic medium'