Question

Function of $HCl$ in stomach is to

• A. Kill micro-organism of food.
• B. Facilitate absorption of food.
• C. Dissolve enzymes secreted by gastric glands.
• D. Active trypsinogen to trypsin.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Kill micro-organism of food.

The corrosiveness of $HCl$ aids in fighting off infections and helping the immune system. $HCl$ kills any pathogens, disease-causing particles or organisms, that may be on the foods we eat.