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प्रश्न
What is the role of the acid in our stomach?
State one role of the following in human digestive system:
Hydrochloric acid
थोडक्यात उत्तर
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उत्तर
- The hydrochloric acid in our stomach dissolves bits of food and creates an acidic medium. In this acidic medium, the enzyme pepsinogen is converted to pepsin, a protein-digesting enzyme.
- It also kills many bacteria and other microorganisms that enter along with the food.
- It creates an acidic environment and activates the digestive enzyme pepsin.
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Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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