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Enzyme Reaction Rates: pH — Effects & Examples

By Valeri Natole
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Here is some information on a specific catalyst and the pH conditions in the human body:

The catalyst has an optimal pH of 6.7 (acidic conditions). The pH of gastric acid in the stomach is 1.5 to 3.5. The pH of saliva is 6.5 to 7.5. The pH of blood is 7.35 to 7.45.

Based on this information, where would this catalyst (a.k.a. enzyme) most likely be found in the human body?

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