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Where is dilute hydrochloric acid present in the human body?


A

Stomach.

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Liver

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Mouth

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D

Small interstine

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Solution

The correct option is A

Stomach.


Present in the stomach of human beings, dilute hydrochloric acid helps in the breaking down of food molecules; for example, proteins are broken down into simple amino acids - which can then be easily absorbed by the cells.


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