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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in our stomach?

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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in our stomach?

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Hydrochloric acid in the stomach creates an acidic environment that activates the enzyme pepsin for protein digestion. It also helps kill harmful microorganisms ingested with food.

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Chapter 1: Life Processes - Exercise 1 [Page 35]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology Part 3 [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Life Processes
Exercise 1 | Q 52. (a) | Page 35
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