Question

Hydrochloric acid is present in the stomach.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Gastric juice:

1. The gastric juice comprises HCl, the enzyme pepsin, and a lot of mucus.
2. The food that enters the stomach is alkaline and turns acidic when it combines with gastric juices.
3. The digestive enzymes and the HCl in the gastric juice break down the food and proteins.

Final answer:

The given statement is true.