Question

What is the role of acid in stomach? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins.
2. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria.
3. The acid is known to activate the pepsin enzyme which is required for the digestion of protein. ...
4. The hydrochloric acid found in the stomach facilitates the process of digestion by disintegrating complex large food molecules to simpler molecules.
5. The acid activates the pepsinogen enzyme required to digest proteins.