DiscussionsCategory: BiologyWhat is the function of HCl in the stomach?
Zainab Ahmadu asked 6 years ago

What is the function of HCl in the stomach in terms of digestion?

Kennedy Udofia replied 6 years ago

HCl is an acid present in the stomach which helps to kill bateria that is present in the food that had been swallowed and waiting for digestion.

Kennedy Udofia replied 6 years ago

In terms of digestion, it provide hydrogen ion which activates pepsinogen into pepsin.

Izunna Nwuba replied 5 years ago

HCl gives the stomach its acidic medium that enables digestion of proteins in the stomach.

PAMOSAI Bonus replied 4 years ago

Digestion of protein

ridwan hamzat replied 3 months ago

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6 Answers
Halima Ahmadu answered 6 years ago
HCI aids in digestion by supplying H+ which activates pepsinogen, the precursor to pepsin
Micheal Momoh replied 6 years ago

Yh that correct

Toyyib Ibrahim replied 6 years ago

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Toyyib Ibrahim replied 6 years ago

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Ezimeruwe Oghenekaro replied 6 years ago

NICE.

Halima Ahmadu replied 6 years ago

Thanks??

Favour nwankwo replied 6 years ago

Very good

Maryam answered 6 years ago
HCI is a protein which is used to convert the enzymes pepsinogen into pepsin
Kennedy Udofia answered 6 years ago
 
 


Hcl acid contribute to protein digestion by providing hydrogen ion which activate the inactive pepsinogen converting it to pepsin          
Sadiq Barau answered 6 years ago
Stomach secretions are made up ofhydrochloric acid, several enzymes, and a mucus coating that protects the lining of yourstomachHydrochloric acid helps your body to break down, digest, and absorb nutrients such as protein. It also eliminates bacteria and viruses in the stomach, protecting your body from infection.
Nana Hauwa Suberu answered 6 years ago
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HCI (Hydrochloric acid) is a protein which is used to convert the enzymes pepsinogen into pepsin. It helps in the digestion of food 

Melvyn Chukwu answered 5 years ago
The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins.
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