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
Answers
Answered by
7
Explanation:
Option [a] is the answer since it is a function of pepsin
Answered by
0
(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.
Similar questions