Question

Hcl creates an acidic medium which facalitatethe action ofprotien digesting enzyme in the stomach.
Name the enzyme and write any three other functions served by the acid.

Answer 1

The protein digesting enzyme is PEPSINOGEN (active form Pepsin)

Three functions served by HCl are :-
– It creates an acidic medium for the action of Pepsin.
– It kills harmful bacteria present in food.