What is the role of Hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
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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. ... Together with the bicarbonate, this ensures that the stomach wall itself is not damaged by the hydrochloric acid.
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