The pH of the stomach is extremely acidic (~ pH 2). If you ate a Yummie cake, what do you think would happen to the protein that you ingested as it passes through the stomach?

A) The protein would become denatured due to the acidic environment.
B) The protein would form longer proteins via dehydration reactions.
C) The protein would speed up digestion because it is an enzyme.
D) The protein would get broken down via dehydration reactions.


Answer: A

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