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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Hydrochloric acid in the stomach primarily:
Options
A Digests carbohydrates
B Activates pepsinogen
Correct Answer
C Emulsifies fats
D Absorbs water
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach activates pepsinogen (inactive enzyme) into pepsin (active enzyme), which begins protein digestion. It also kills bacteria and denatures proteins.

Hint

This acid converts the inactive enzyme pepsinogen into its active form.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1888 of 2214
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