The germs in food are first killed in the early stages of digestion and then food is passed down to other organs of the digestive system. This killing occurs because the digestive system uses an acid known as:

Linolenic Acid

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Citric Acid

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Tartaric Acid

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Solution

The correct option is D
Hydrochloric Acid

Most of the germs in the food are killed by Hydrochloric Acid during digestion.

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