Why is there hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

Answer 1

Pepsin, which is used to break down proteins, cannot work unless it is in an acid environment. Due to this fact, the stomach secretes both pepsin and hydrochloric acid to digest the protein in a meal.

Answer 2

There is an enzyme called pepsin in our stomach which helps in digestion of food. Hydrochloric acid helps to activate pepsin as well as kills the germs present in food. so, hydrochloric acid is important.

Answer 3

Its the acid in your stomach that digests food.

Answer 4

The stomach contains hydrochloric acid to aid in the break down and decomposistion of eaten food.

Answer 5

it helps to begin the breakdown of food and start the digestive process.

Answer 6

The gastric acid released at the stomach is important in aiding the food for digestion.