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What is the role of the acid in our stomach?

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Following are the roles of acid in our stomach:

  •  The hydrochloric acid present in our stomach dissolves bits of food and creates an acidic medium. In this acidic medium, enzyme pepsinogen is converted to pepsin, which is a protein-digesting enzyme.
  •  It also kills many bacteria and other microorganisms that enter alongwith the food.

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