What Is the Role of HCl in the Stomach

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the role of HCl in the stomach?

• A)symptom of a digestive disorder.
• B)only to cause stomach ulcers.
• C)digestive enzyme that hydrolyzes fats.
• D)aids in the digestion of starch.
• E)activates the digestive enzyme pepsinogen,a precursor to pepsin.

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