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Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.
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Yes, salicylic acid helps acne because when it enters the effected area (pimple) it kills the bacteria.
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which type of medicine kills disease causing bacteria to prevent infections, but also kills the good bacteria that your body needs?
antibiotics
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What enzyme in saliva kills bacteria?
lysozyme
How are bacteria in the stomach killed?
Stomach acid kills the bacteria
What is in lime juice that kills bacteria?
Acid
What acid helps soften food and kills bacteria?
hydrochloric acid
What does acid do to cut flowers?
kills bacteria in the water
What is function of hydrocloric acid?
As gastric acid it breaks down protein AND kills bacteria.
Organ Where hydrochloric acid digests protein and kills bacteria?
The Stomach
What part of gastric juices in the stomach kills bacteria and germs?
Hydrochloric Acid
What is the name of the organ where hydrochloric acid digests proteins and kills bacteria?
the stomach
What happens to most of the bacteria that swallow with your food?
Stomach acid also kills most bacteria that you might swallow with you food.
What is a protective function conferred by the stomach?
The gastric acids, it is a very acid mixture HCl (hydrocloric acid). this extrem acid environment kills MOST bacteria
Which organ sterilizes ingested food?
The pH in the stomach usually kills most of the bacteria in food. The acid found in the stomach is hydrochloric acid.
What are the 3 functions of hydrochloric acid?
It is the chemical that activates pepsinogen in the stomach kills bacteria denatures proteins
