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Standard VIII
Chemistry
Neutralization
The hydrochlo...
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The hydrochloric acid creates an medium inside the stomach, which facilitates the action of .

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acidic
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alkaline
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pepsin
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amylase
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Solution

The correct option is C pepsin
The hydrochloric acid creates acidic conditions inside the stomach. This is necessary for the activation of the enzyme pepsin from pepsinogen.

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