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The hydrochloric acid in ther stomach has two main purposes: # It sterilises food by killing pathogens and other microbes. # It has a pH of 2, which is perfect for proteases such as pepsin to break down proteins as effectively as possible.

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Q: What is the function of the HCL in the stomach?
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