Question

which of the following is not a function of HCl in stomach
(a)breaking down of proteins to peptones
(b) killing the bacteria ingested with food and drinks
(c)Promoting the formation of pepsin
(d) softening fibrous food elements​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Option [a] is the answer since it is a function of pepsin

Answer 2

(a)breaking down of proteins into peptones

• Function of HCL in the stomach is to break down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the protein
• And also it provides the acidic gastric juice which also kills the bacteria in the stomach
• But breaking down of protein into peptones done by the pepsin in the acidic medium of HCL.