Question

medium required for the action of pepsin​

Answer 1

The gastric juice contains hydrochloric acid, which helps maintain the pH in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 (very acidic), for optimum activity of pepsin. The main function of hydrochloric acid is to convert inactive enzymes (zymogens) into active enzymes.

Answer 2

$\huge\red{Acidic}$

Pepsin is secreated in Stomach where due to Gastric juice(HCl)An Acidic pH is provided

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