Question

what is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.

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Answer 2

Answer:

to make the food acidic in nature to activate pepsin and also to kill the microbe