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A large portion of bacteria, though not all, can not survive in a low pH environment such as stomach acid. The bacteria dies from the corresive nature of low a low pH solution.
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What is produced by the stomach to kill bacteria?
Yes, the stomach do kill bacteria. But in the presence of Hydrochloric acid (HCl). This acid can be harmful to the human body also if mucous layer lining the internal layer of the stomach and the alimentary canal is destroyed resulting in peptic ulcer.
Why is hydrochloric acid needed in the stomach?
to kill any bacteria that enters the stomach
What organ releases acid to kill bacteria in the human body?
Stomach
Where does the food get churned where hydrochloric acid digest proiten and kill bacteria?
The answer is Stomach
Does the hydrochloric acid in the stomach kill bacteria?
Yes, hydrochloric acid can kill bacteria. That is one of the roles it plays in the human stomach. However some bacteria, such as E. Coli, can survive a dilute solution of it though.
How are bacteria in the stomach killed?
Stomach acid kills the bacteria
What acid kills bacteria?
Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.
What may help kill bacteria that may be in eaten food?
Antibiotic,antiseptic etc..
Can chemical reactions kill bacteria?
certain chemical reactions do kill bacteria for example when bacteria enters the body the stomach contains High concentrations of Hydrochloric acid which destroys the bacteria preventing further damage to the body.
What will happen to bacteria that enter stomach together with the food?
the bacteria is killed by the acid in the stomach.
What are the two state functions of acid in the stomach?
Kill unwanted bacteria and break down big starch molecules into smaller one
What organ kills bacteria?
The organ that kills bacteria is the stomach. The stomach produces acids that kill the bacteria as it digests food.
