1
Question
What is the role of the acid in our stomach?
What is the role of the acid in our stomach?
Open in App
Solution
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.
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.
Suggest Corrections
77
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
