The pH of human small intestine is around 7.5 and the pH of large intestine can be 5.5. As substances travel from the small intestine to large intestine, what would happen to the H+ ions concentration?

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The pH of human small intestine is around 7.5 and the pH of large intestine can be 5.5. As substances travel from the small intestine to large intestine, what would happen to the H+ ions concentration? (A) Increases 20 fold (B) Increases 2 fold (C) Increases 10 fold (D) Increases 100 fold

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Correct answer is (d) Increases 100 fold

Q. The pH of human small intestine is around 7.5 and the pH of large intestine can be 5.5. As substances travel from the small intestine to large intestine, what would happen to the H+ ions concentration?

Increases 20 fold

Increases 2 fold

Increases 10 fold

Increases 100 fold

Correct answer is (d) Increases 100 fold

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