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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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Question

What is the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
Options
A To digest carbohydrates.
B To emulsify fats.
C To kill bacteria and activate pepsinogen into pepsin.
Correct Answer
D To protect the stomach lining.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrochloric acid kills bacteria and activates the inactive enzyme pepsinogen into pepsin, which digests proteins.

Hint

It creates an acidic environment.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 508 of 2214
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