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Question
The acid present in the stomach ______.
Options
kills the harmful bacteria that may enter along with the food.
protects the stomach lining from harmful substances.
digests starch into simpler sugars.
makes the medium alkaline.
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Solution
The acid present in the stomach kills the harmful bacteria that may enter along with the food.
Explanation:
Hydrochloric acid (HCI) present in the stomach kills the harmful bacteria that enter the stomach along with food and makes the medium in the stomach acidic.
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