what is role of Hcl in our stomach
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The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.
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the HCL provides an acidic medium which facilitates action of the enzyme pepsin
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