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elixir [45]
3 years ago
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Hydrochloric acid has all the following digestive functions EXCEPT A. activation of the enzyme pepsin. B. breakdown of connectiv

e tissue in meat. C. neutralization of stomach acid. D. destruction of some ingested microorganisms.
Biology
1 answer:
mel-nik [20]3 years ago
4 0

<u>Answer</u>: C. Neutralization of stomach acid.

Hydrochloric acid is one of the three components of the stomach acid. The other two are potassium chloride and sodium chloride.

It plays a key role in the destruction of some ingested microorganisms. It is also vital to the digestion of proteins by activating the enzyme pepsin.

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