The graph below illustrates the effect of pH on certain protcin-digesting enzymes, S and T.

Question

The graph below illustrates the effect of pH on certain protein-digesting enzymes, S and T.

1. Name enzymes S and T.
   S
   T 
2.  
   1. Name the part of the alimentary canal where enzyme T is likely to be found. 
   2. Explain your answer in 2(1) above.

Answer 1

1. S - Pepesin; Acc.  Chymosin/Rennin  
   T- Trypsin
2.  
   1. Duodenum
   2. In the duodenum, the medium is alkaline/basic; favouring the optimal working of the enzyme (T) as illustrated