Question

what is the function of HCL in stomach.​

Answer 1

Your answer:-

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Chief 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.

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