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D. Why doesn't pepsin breakdown substrates at a pH of 4?

D. Why doesn't pepsin breakdown substrates at a pH of 4?
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D. Why doesn't pepsin breakdown substrates at a pH of 4?

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It breaks down for very acidic ph balances. It works in the highly acidic conditions of the stomach. It has an optimum pH of about 1.5.
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