Salivary amylase is an enzyme produced by the salivary glands that breaks downcarbohydrates. What will happen to this enzyme as it follows the food into the stomach where the pH drops to 2.5?
A) The enzyme will continue to function as it remains unchanged in chemical reactions.
B) The enzyme will assume an alternate form and catalyze additional reactions.
C) The enzyme will denature and become inactive.
D) The enzyme will denature but retain its function.
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