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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