Assertion (A): Assertion: The pH optimum for pepsin is around 2.0. Reason (R): Reason: Pepsin functions effectively in the highly acidic environment of the stomach.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: A
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