Question

Mention the function of : (i) HCl in stomach (ii) Pepsin

Answer 1

Answer:

HCl helps in the activation of pepsin enzyme

Pepsi helps in the breakdown of proteins

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Answer 2

Answer:

function of HCl is (1) To maintain low pH to promote growth of microorganisms (2) To facilitate absorption (3) To maintain low pH to activate pepsinogen to form pepsin (4) To dissolve enzymes secreted in stomach. ... HCl converts pepsinogen which is not active into pepsin to metabolize proteins in our stomach.