Biology GCSE
pH and enzyme activity
What pH and enzyme activity means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of pH and enzyme activity
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Pancreatic and intestinal enzymes work best at around neutral to slightly alkaline pH, and acidity would reduce their activity.
Topics that use pH and enzyme activity
- The human digestive system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Absorption and transport
- active site
- Active site and substrate binding
- Amylase
- Anabolic and catabolic reactions
- Apparatus and measurement skills
- Benedict’s test for reducing sugars
- Biological catalysts
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