All but One of the Following Is a Function of the Low

question 129

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following is a function of the low pH found in the stomach.Select the description below that does not reflect a role of stomach acid.

• A) The stomach's acid catabolically breaks down food stuffs in preparation for absorption.
• B) Stomach acid denatures proteins making the poly peptide chain more accessible to pepsin digestive enzymes.
• C) Many potentially harmful bacteria will be prevented entry to the small intestine by stomach acid.
• D) Low pH converts pepsinogen to its active form of pepsin, preventing the protease enzyme from digesting the cells that produce it.

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