Food leaves the stomach at about pH 2 and enters the small intestine. Which statement explains why the pH of this food must be raised?
The enzymes of the small intestine are destroyed by any acid conditions
The enzymes of the small intestine work fastest in alkaline conditions
Bile is only able to emulsify lipids when the food is acidic
The products of digestion are only absorbed in acid conditions
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