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explain the role of hydrochloric acid in digestion of food..??​

explain the role of hydrochloric acid in digestion of food..??​

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Rituraj Tiwari
askIITians Faculty 1792 Points
3 years ago
The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.

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