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No - it is the enzymes that reside in the acid which carry out the digestion of proteins. The acid a) provides a suitable pH for the proteases (protein-digesting enzymes) ,and b) kills microbes on our food.
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What function does hydrochloric acid serve in digestion?
Hydrochloric acid helps digest and soften food for absorption into the intestines. Hydrochloric acid is, essentilally, your stomach acid.
What is hydrochloric acid and what function does it serve?
Hydrochloric acid is found in the human stomach and it helps to digest proteins.
What does hydrochloric acid do in the human body?
digest food
Where in the body is hydrochloric acid found?
Hydrochloric acid is found in a humans stomach. Usually it is called Gastric Acid.
Why does the body produce hydrochloric acid?
to digest (denature) proteins - its stomach acid.
What chemical in the stomach helps digest protein?
This is the gastric juice, a mixture of hydrochloric acid and pepsin.
What acid is produced when protein is digested?
The base building blocks of proteins are amino acids. However to digest proteins the stomach makes Hydrochloric acid.
What function does hydrochloric acid serve in digestion?
Hydrochloric acid helps digest and soften food for absorption into the intestines. Hydrochloric acid is, essentilally, your stomach acid.
What is hydrochloric acid and what function does it serve?
Hydrochloric acid is found in the human stomach and it helps to digest proteins.
What does hydrochloric acid do in the human body?
digest food
Where in the body is hydrochloric acid found?
Hydrochloric acid is found in a humans stomach. Usually it is called Gastric Acid.
Why does the body produce hydrochloric acid?
to digest (denature) proteins - its stomach acid.
Is hydrochloric acid good for indigestion?
Yes, hydrochloric acid is found in your stomach to killl bacteria and microorganisms.
What helps with the protein digestion?
hydrochloric acid
What are some of the uses of hydrochloric acid?
One of the most important uses to you is the fact that hydrochloric acid is used by your stomach to help you digest your food.
What would happen if hydrochloric acid is not produced in your body?
It will not be possible for you to digest the food. If you can not digest the food, you will not survive.
Can you name some acids and their uses?
Hydrochloric Acid. This is the acid in your stomach that helps you digest your food.
