What Is the Role of HCl in the Digestion of Proteins

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the role of HCl in the digestion of proteins?

• A) It denatures proteins.
• B) It hydrolyzes peptide bonds.
• C) It denatures proteins and it hydrolyzes peptide bonds.
• D) None of these.

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