Q.

Chief function of HCl is:

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a

To dissolve enzyme secreted in the stomach

b

To maintain a low pH to promote the growth of microorganism

c

To maintain low pH to activate pepsinogen to form pepsin
 

d

To facilitate absorption

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

HCL in stomach has a pH ranging from 1 to 2. Its low pH is essential in activating digestive enzyme pepsinogen and convert it into the pepsin from protein digestion and in destroying various pathogens.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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