State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. HCl is responsible for the digestion of proteins.
2. Mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from HCl.
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Solution
∙ Gastric juice helps to digest the proteins. HCl helps to kill bacteria. Hence first statement is false. ∙ Mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from HCl. Hence second statement is true