Amylase catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates and is present in saliva. Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach. When amylase reaches the stomach it no longer functions. Why?

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Amylase catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates and is present in saliva. Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks

down proteins in the stomach. When amylase reaches the stomach it no longer functions. Why?

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Its because it works best in an alkali medium.. But the stomach is acidic therefore it stops its action..

Timur Fayzrakhmanov answered Apr 15, 2020

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