The secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach plays an important role in protecting the body against pathogens ingested with food or water. A gastric fluid pH of 1 to 2 is deleterious to many microbial pathogens; however, the neutralization of gastric acid by antacids or the inhibition of acid secretion by various drugs may increase the risk of food- or waterborne illnesses. Peptic ulcer disease is often treated by decreasing or eliminating gastric acid secretion, and such treatment blocks the protective antibacterial action of gastric fluid.
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The answer is All of the above
Answer: coenzymes
Explanation:
These are non-protein organic materials which binds with enzymes to catalyze a reaction. They can as well be referred to as a co factor, the reason been that the assist the activity of enzymes. Examples of coenzyme are vitamin B and S-adenosyl methionine. It is also very important to know that coenzymes cannot function alone.
