Question

what is the role of acid in stomach​

Answer 1

ACID PRESENT IN OUR STOMACH IS HCL.

ROLE IT PLAYS........

• IT MAKES AN ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT WHICH FACILITATES THE ACTION OF PEPSIN IN OUR STOMACH
• PEPSIN HELPS US IN PROTEIN DIGESTION
• HCL ALSO KILLS SOME BACTERIA AND VIRUSES THAT ENTERS OUR STOMACH

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Answer 2

HCL present in the stomach dissolves food particles and creates an acidic medium. In acidic environment protein digesting enzymes pepsinogen is converted into pepsin. HCL in the stomach also acts as protective barrier against many disease causing pathogens.