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Pepsin is an enzyme that functions optimally at:

A pH 7
B pH 1.5-2 (acidic environment of the stomach)
C pH 8
D pH 10

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Pepsin is a protease that works best in the highly acidic environment of the stomach (pH ~1.5-2).

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