The activity of ptyalin is likely to decrease with an increase in the concentration of

Adewuyifatai

9 years ago

reason is because the PH for optimum performance of ptyalin ranges between 6 to 7 which is almost or even neutral.the PH of an acid is lower than this making the 3-D structure of the enzyme to be denatured,hence decreasing its performance or activity

Slimzie

9 years ago

Simply put....ptyalin operates best in alkaline medium.....so the action of the gastric juice in the stomach which is acidic in nature,inhibits the ptyalin

Hannies100

9 years ago

Pls I need an urgent answer. Is it all enzymes that work in an alkaline medium? Thanks.

emabro

9 years ago

how plz sum1 explain