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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What critical biological role is carried out by gastric hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
Options
A Emulsification of insoluble lipids
B Acid-activation of pepsinogen to pepsin
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C Hydrolysis of complex disaccharides
D Synthesis of intrinsic mucosal mucin
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gastric HCl establishes an acidic lumen that denatures proteins and activates the zymogen pepsinogen into active pepsin.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2123 of 2214
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