Question #5299f

1 Answer
Oct 8, 2017

The human body functions at a pH of #7# also.

Explanation:

The human body and many of its enzymes (with exception of the stomach and other organs) function at a pH of #7.00#. In fact, an increase to #7.10# can be enough to kill someone. Therefore, the lactase enzyme is perfect for the human body since they both operate at the pH of #7.00#. In terms of the structure and function of proteins, they both are similar, as they both should be appropriately suited to neutral pH conditions.

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