Question

Assertion: Gastric gland secretes HCL in stomach
Reason: It kills the germs and activate digestive enzymes in stomach
A) Both the assertion and reason are correct, reason is correct explanation of
assertion
B) Both the assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation
of assertion
C) Assertion is correct, but reason is false
D) Both the assertion and reason are false.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Both the assertion and reason are correct, reason is correct explanation of

assertion

Explanation:

HCL ( HYDROCHLORIC ACID) is present in our stomach which helps in breaking down food particles or digests it.

It has higher pH

Therefore (a) is the answer

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