Question

The acid present in the stomach:
(a) kills the harmful bacterial that may enter along with the food.
(b) protects the stomach lining from harmful substances.
(c) digests starch into simpler sugars.
(d) makes the medium alkaline.​

Answer 1

Answer:

digests starch into simple sugars

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

hydrochloric acid

Explanation:

hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the digestive enzymes spilt up the protein