Q1.
What is the pH of gastric juice, which is
released during digestion?
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Answer:
The pH of gastric juice secreted by the oxyntic or parietal cells of the stomach is ACIDIC IN NATURE hence the answer is option 1. It is acidic because the protein digesting enzymes of the stomach such as pepsin do not work well in basic medium so the pH is maintained between 1.5 to 3.5 in the stomach.
Explanation:
Answer:
less than 7
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The enzymes inside the mouth create an acidic environment. Stomach also secretes hydrochloric acid having a pH less than 7 creating an acidic environment. The pH of the gastric juices in the stomach is in the range of 2-5 which is slightly acidic in nature. The acidic environment of the stomach aids the proteases (protein breaking enzymes) to break down proteins easily. Diet intake with more of alkaline foods is recommended to maintain a neutral environment inside the stomach.