what is the role of acid in our stomach?( with point wise)
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acid is harmful to our stomach.
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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.
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The gastric juice is made up of hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and other digestive enzymes, gastrin, mucus, and bicarbonates. It has a pH ranging from 1 to 2. Its low pH is essential in activating digestive enzyme such as pepsinogen and convert it into the active pepsin, a Proteolytic activity of pepsin and in destroying various pathogens.
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