Which of the following acid in our stomach helps us to digest food?

Tartaric acid

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Sulphuric acid

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Hydrochloric acid

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Formic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C
Hydrochloric acid

Hydrochloric acid is the primary digestive acid and has several roles in digestion. The acid prevents harmful bacteria from entering your system by sterilising it.
Another function of hydrochloric acid is to trigger the release of a digestive enzyme called pepsin. You need hydrochloric acid to absorb minerals like magnesium, sodium and iron.

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