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Question : What is the role of acid in our stomach ? |
Answer» SOLUTION :FUNCTIONS of HCl (i) It provides acidic medium . It is required for the action of enzymes . It changes the PH of FOOD from almost neutral to acidic medium (from pH 7 to 2 ). (ii) ACTIVATES the proenzyme propepsin into active pepsin . (iii) Destroys the bacteria present in food. |
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