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ludmilkaskok [199]
3 years ago
15

Mention two important roles for hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Biology
2 answers:
Crazy boy [7]3 years ago
6 0
One to break down the. Food more bc acid is so strong it can’t digest fully if it’s just ur mouth breaking it down and the other one is to I have no idea but good luck
Rzqust [24]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: 1.)The gastric juice

             2.) The  acidic gastric

Explaining: The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.

Hope this helps. :)

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