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Question
The pH of the gastric juices released during digestion is ______.
Options
less than 7
more than 7
equal to 7
equal to 0
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Solution
The pH of the gastric juices released during digestion is less than 7.
Explanation:
Gastric juices are highly acidic because they contain hydrochloric acid (HCl), which typically maintains a pH between 1.5 and 3.5. This low pH is essential for activating digestive enzymes like pepsin and for killing harmful bacteria ingested with food.
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