Question

what is the role of HCL in protein digestion

Answer 1

The primary role of hydrochloric acidis to sterilize the food you eat and to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the GI tract. HCL also triggers the release of enzymes such as pepsin which are essential for the digestion ofprotein.

Answer 2

Hcl is a acid which is produced by the liver which helps in killing the bacterias and also helps in making the food acid or basic