Question

1. The functions of Hcl includes the following, except?
a.Killing of microbes
b.Activation of pepsin
c.Both A and B
d.None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

c is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

c. Both A and B

Explanation:

• Hydrochloric acid acts as a barrier against foreign microorganisms and helps prevent infection.

• The hydrochloric acid present in the gastric acid helps in the proper digestion of foods. It denatures proteins with its low pH and converts pepsinogen (an enzyme precursor) into pepsin (an active enzyme).

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