how does the presence of acid in the stomach
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Stomach acid does not digest protein. Rather, it activates an enzyme called pepsinogen which then becomes pepsin that is secreted by the stomach wall. This enzyme is only active within the pH range of 3.0 to 5.0 and requires the acid to maintain that pH.
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This acid creates a low pH environment in the stomach. The stomach acid helps in the digestion of food by degrading the food molecules; activates stomach proteases, in other words digestive enzymes; and prevents pathogenic infection....
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