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Which enzyme is likely to be the most active in the acidic environment of the stomach?

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Stomach acid activates an enzyme called pepsinogen which then becomes pepsin that is secreted by the stomach wall. This enzyme is only active within the pH range of 3.0 to 5.0 and requires the acid to maintain that pH.

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