Question

The pH of gastric juices released during digestion is:

• A. Less than 7
• B. More than 7
• C. Equal to 7
• D. Equal to 0

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Less than 7

Gastric juices that are released in the stomach are acidic in nature. Thus, their pH is less than seven. When they are released in excess quantity, we take mild bases like baking soda to neutralise its effect.