What is the role of acid in our stomach?
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The hydrochloric acid present in our stomach dissolves bits of food and creates an acidic medium. In this acidic medium, enzyme pepsinogen is converted to pepsin, which is a protein digesting enzyme.
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The main role of acid in our stomach is to kill bacteria and to aid digestion by solubilizing food. ... Stomach acid activates the enzyme pepsin needed for protein digestion. Stomach acidsignals to the pancreas produce digestive juices and enzymes to further break down food.
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