What is the role of the acid in our stomach?
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HCL present in the stomach dissolves food particles and creates an acidic medium. In acidic environment protein digesting enzymes pepsinogen is converted into pepsin. HCL in the stomach also acts as protective barrier against many disease causing pathogens.
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The main role of acid in our stomach is to kill bacteria and to aid digestion by solubilizing food. ... Stomach acid activates the enzyme pepsin needed for protein digestion.
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