what is the action of hydrochloric acid of gastric juice
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proteolysis i am not sure but i think this is the answer..
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Gastric glands secrete gastric juices which are mucus, hydrochloric acid and enzyme pepsin.
The function of HCl is to kill all those bacteria which may enter into the stomach with the food and it also provide a acidic medium for enzyme pepsin to work..
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