Once the chyme begins to enter the duodenum, it must first be_________before any of the enzymes in the pancreatic juices can be activated.
A) phosphorylated
B) hydrated
C) acidified
D) dehydrated
E) deacidified

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Chyme is highly acidic after leaving the stomach, so it must be deacidified (neutralized) by bicarbonate in the pancreatic juices and bile before the enzymes in the pancreatic juices can effectively act on it. This is necessary because the enzymes in the pancreatic juices work best in a neutral or slightly alkaline environment.

Once the Chyme Begins to Enter the Duodenum, It Must