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Amylopsin and Rennin are carbohydrates and protein-digesting enzymes respectively. Amylopsin acts in ____ medium and Rennin acts in ____ medium.
  1. Acidic only
  2. Alkaline and acidic
  3. Acidic and alkaline
  4. Slightly acidic and acidic

A
Acidic and alkaline
B
Acidic only
C
Alkaline and acidic
D
Slightly acidic and acidic
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Amylopsin is a pancreatic enzyme that converts starch to sugar. It is most active in an alkaline pH. Rennin functions best in an acidic environment and loses its activity when pH is higher than 7. So, the correct option is 'Alkaline and acidic'.

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