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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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Enzymes in saliva do not function in the stomach because:

There is no light
The stomach is too active
They are broken down before they reach the stomach
The conditions are highly acidic

Explanation

Answer − D - Enzymes in saliva do not function in the stomach because the conditions are highly acidic. Similar to a magnet, the enzymes are held together by the attraction of oppositely charged molecules. When they reach the stomach, the pH drops and the positive charges float around, disrupting the charges in the enzyme, resulting in their breakdown.

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