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Why does stomach acid have to have a very low pH level and how that level affects digestion?
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∙ 15y ago
The cells of the stomach make an pro-enzyme called pepsinogeen. When pepsinogeen is secreted in the acidic (pH 2-3) environment of the stomach it transforms into pepsine, an enzyme wich breaks down proteins. If pepsine was made directly in the cells, it would destroy the cell before it would secreted in the stomach.
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Why is there acid found in the stomach?
Acid is found in the stomach, because the acid helps in digestion.
Why is it necessary for the stomach to produce acid?
The stomach produces hydrochloric acid to aid digestion.
The acid that aids digestion in the stomach is?
Enzymes, they are responsible in chemical digestion.
Is hydrochloric acid stomach acid?
Yes, the stomach contain hydrochloric acid (HCl) - as an aid for digestion.
What is the liquid that helps stomach digestion?
acid
What is stomach acid used for?
food digestion
Explain why the stomach produces hydrochloric acid?
The stomach produces hydrochloric acid to aid digestion
Where does chemicl digestion occur?
in the mouth (saliva) in the stomach (stomach acid)
What is important to digestion and contains mostly hydrochloric acid?
Stomach acid
Secretions from the stomach promote the digestion of what?
If you mean what is stomach acid in chemical terms? HCL.
What role does stomach acid play in digestion?
Hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid
Which organ is responsible for digestion?
The stomach because it has the stomach acid that breaks down food and goes into the digestion system.
