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Question
Write true or false for the below statement. Rewrite the false statements correctly.
Digestion of food in the intestine takes place in the presence of dilute hydrochloric acid.
Options
True
False
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Solution
False
Correct Statement: Digestion of food in the stomach takes place in the presence of dilute hydrochloric acid.
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