NCERT In-text 5.2 — Q3 - Life Processes
Question: What is the role of the acid in our stomach?
Answer: The **hydrochloric acid (HCl)** in the stomach has three main roles: 1. **Creates an acidic medium** — activates **pepsin** (protein-digesting enzyme) and maintains the low pH (~2) needed for prote...
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