Question

Which inorganic acid is produced in our stomach and helps in digestion? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. Hydrochloric acid is an inorganic acid produced in our stomach which helps in digestion.
2. Hydrochloric acid is also produced in our stomach when a meal is consumed. HCl along with the other gastric gases release enzymes which play an important role in breaking down the food consumed.
3. It also protects the body from pathogens that has entered the body through food consumed.