In Addition to Breaking Down Food,what Other Valuable Function Does

question 62

Multiple Choice

In addition to breaking down food,what other valuable function does stomach acid perform?

• A)Stomach acid kills bacteria and other pathogens in food.
• B)Stomach acid activates enzymes in the small intestine.
• C)Stomach acid recycles chlorine.
• D)Stomach acid converts waste molecules into bile.

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