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Which of the following is not the function of HCl in stomach?

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a

Breaking down proteins into peptones.

b

Killing the bacteria ingested with food and drinks.

c

Promoting the formation of pepsin.

d

Softening fibrous food elements.

answer is A.

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Pepsin is a protein- digesting enzyme. The activated pepsin converts proteins into proteases and peptides.

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Which of the following is not the function of HCl in stomach?