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dybincka [34]
2 years ago
9

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Biology
1 answer:
Cerrena [4.2K]2 years ago
3 0
It becomes inactive in the stomach because of the stomach having a MUCH greater PH level then the mouth. It is typically 1.0-2.0 in the Stomach which is extremely acidic which causes it to change shape and therefore inactive.
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