What is the role of an acid in the stomoch
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1)It creates acidic medium in the stomach.
2)it activates the pepsin to act on proteins effectively.
3)it kills the harmful bacteria that enter along with food.
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Following are the important roles of acid in stomach :-
(i) It makes the medium inside the stomach acidic, that is necessary for the activation of enzyme pepsin. It converts inactive propepsin into active pepsin.
(ii) Hydrochloric acid kills the bacteria, which may enter the stomach along with food.
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