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muxa_sakatuxa
Feb 15, 2010, 07:27 PM
Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down protein. A student has a test tube that contains pepsin, egg white, & water. What conditions would u recommend to ensure breakdown of the egg white? How could u increase the rate of reaction?

Wondergirl
Feb 15, 2010, 07:31 PM
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Unknown008
Feb 16, 2010, 08:18 AM
Pepsin is an enzyme. What are the properties of enzymes? Open your books and notebooks, there surely are some notes about that.

audxue83
Apr 5, 2011, 06:49 AM
Pepsin is found in the stomach. Therefore, hydrochloric acid (acid found in human stomach) should be added to the test tube. The test tube should also have a temp. of 37 degrees Celsius.