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BIO NMDCAT Factors that Affect the Rate of Enzyme Reactions
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In contrast to pepsin, trypsin exhibits maximum catalytic activity because

A. It functions optimally in strongly acidic medium
B. It functions optimally in a slightly alkaline medium of the small intestine
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C. Temperature is lower in the intestine
D. It does not require substrate binding

📝 Explanation

Trypsin is adapted to the alkaline environment of the small intestine, where its catalytic residues remain correctly ionized.

📖 Additional Information

  • It functions optimally in strongly acidic medium
  • It functions optimally in a slightly alkaline medium of the small intestine
  • Temperature is lower in the intestine
  • It does not require substrate binding

Trypsin is adapted to the alkaline environment of the small intestine, where its catalytic residues remain correctly ionized.

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