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Can salivary enzymes function in the acidic environment of the stomach?

April 26, 2017acidic Environment enzymes function Salivary Stomach

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Can salivary enzymes function in the acidic environment of the stomach?

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No, enzymes like salivary amylase will denature when subjected to the low pH of the gastric juices. This is why there are similar, but slightly different enzymes released in the stomach. Some (like pepsin) are only activated through the high hydrochloric acid concentration.