Biology, asked by vinny9651, 9 months ago

what is the role of acid in the stomach?

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Answered by yashjames72

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Acid in our stomach plays an essential role in the immune system by killing harmful bacteria and parasites that are ingested with food. Stomach acid activates the enzyme pepsin needed for protein digestion. Stomach acid signals to the pancreas produce digestive juices and enzymes to further break down food.

Answered by HaRsHiT9499

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Hydrochloric acid plays a major role in the process of digestion. It creates a medium of gastric juice acidic so that the enzyme pepsin digests the protein and kills the bacteria present in them. ... The acidactivates the pepsinogen enzyme required to digest proteins.

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