Question

Name the substances present in gasteric juice . explain their function

Answer 1

gastric juice Fluid comprising a mixture of substances, including pepsin and hydrochloric acid, secreted by glands of the stomach. Its principal function is to break down proteins into polypeptides during digestion

The gastric juice contains three substances; hydrochloric acid, the enzyme pepsin and mucus. Functions are

• Hydrochloric acid: It makes the medium of gastric juice acidic so that the enzyme pepsin can digest the proteins properly and also kills any bacteria that might have entered the stomach with food.
• Pepsin: The enzyme pepsin digests the proteins present in the food and converts them into smaller molecules.
• Mucus: The mucus helps to protect the stomach wall from its own secretions of hydrochloric acid.

Answer 2

Answer:

Pepsin and hydrochloric acid are present in gastric juice

Explanation:

Gastric juice fluid comprising a mixture of substances, including pepsin and hydrochloric acid, secreted by glands of stomach. Its principal function is to breakdown the protein into polypeptides during digestion.