Question

If trypsin were to be placed in an acidic environment, how would it function? How do you know?

Answer 1

Answer:

If trypsin is in an acidic environment, it will decrease its function, since its optimum pH is 8.

Explanation:

Trypsin is an enzyme responsible for break peptide bonds, thus hydrolyzing proteins into peptides and amino acids. This enzyme is secreted by the pancreas and poured into the duodenum —an alkaline environment— where it acts.

Since the optimal pH for trypsin to fulfill its function is 8, if the enzyme were placed in an acidic environment it would decrease its function. This is because enzymes work under specific pH and temperature conditions, and changes in these conditions affect enzymatic activity.