In the stomach, the enzyme pepsin has the function to break proteins into smaller units-polypeptides. Pepsin is synthesized and secreted in an inactive form- pepsinogen. Activation energy (the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate an enzyme) is achieved in the acidic medium (pH from 1 to 3). So, the activation of pepsin (conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin) is possible thanks to the cells in the stomach lining which produce hydrochloric acid (HCl), causing the stomach contents to have a low pH.
Antacids neutralize the acid made by the stomach, affecting the digestion.
Answer:
The options are:
A. Gravel
B. Sand
C. Silt
D. Clay
E. Mud
The answer is A. Gravel
Explanation:
Meiofauna are small benthic invertebrates which live in aquatic habitat. They are suited for both marine and fresh water environments.
Gravel aren’t tightly packed together in large quantities when compared with the other options such as sand, silt, clay, mud. This makes it possible for more aeration and the presence of more oxygen at the soft-bottomed intertidal community.
Answer:
The earth developed seasons during the Late Precambrian eon.
Explanation:
Answer:
A. Calcium would be transported to the sarcoplasmic reticulum therefore contractions would cease.
Explanation:
A muscle fibre will stop contraction immediately ATP is used up. Also, muscle contraction will end as soon as the information from the motor neuron stops. This repolarizes the sarcolemma and T-tubules, thereby closing the voltage-gated calcium channels in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Calcium ions are then pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum, in order for tropomyosin to cover the binding sites on the actin strands again.
