What Is the Purpose of the Acidic Conditions of the Stomach

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the acidic conditions of the stomach?

• A)It is necessary to absorb vitamin B₁₂.
• B)The acid digests the protein.
• C)It activates pepsin and kills microbes.
• D)The acid creates small holes called gastric pits, which release the digestive enzymes of the stomach.

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