Why should the acidic nature of food from the stomach be changed in the small intestine? * 1 point A. To increase the rate of food absorption B. To activate pancreatic enzymes C. to kill the harmful bacteria D. to initiate emulsification of fat
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The pancreatic enzymes and intestinal enzymes are optimally active in alkaline pH (8.0-8.4) in the small intestine.
Thus, the acidic food from stomach is made alkaline by the action of bile.
Bile is alkaline in nature as it contains organic salt known as bile salt.
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