Question

The pH of a solution determines the charge of certain R groups. The pH of pineapple fruit ranges from 3.5 to 5.2. Predict the effect on the activity of bromelain if it is used in a product with a pH of 11. Provide reasoning for the prediction

Answer 1

Answer:

Such change in pH will ultimately change its function.

Explanation:

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In this case, it is widely known that slight or noticeable changes in pH will affect the present interactions among amino acids in the bromelain (protein-digesting enzyme compound derived from pineapple's stem, fruit, and juice), which are able to change the way it folds and therefore its shape and its function since it will start catalyzing different process due to the different pH.

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