That chemical would be hydrochloric acid.
gastric juice
Gastric Juice
gastric juice
Gastric juice, as known is an acidic juice present in the stomach. Pepsinogen in gastric juice conveys it to convert the pieces of food into a thick paste which then continues on. ^_^
Gastric juice primarily works on proteins, breaking them down through the action of the enzyme pepsin, which is activated in the acidic environment created by hydrochloric acid. Additionally, gastric juice helps in the digestion of certain fats and carbohydrates, although its primary role is in protein digestion. The acidic nature of gastric juice also aids in killing harmful bacteria present in food.
pepsin
hydrolic acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Pepsin is the most important enzyme in gastric juice. It begins the digestion of nearly all types of dietary protein into polypeptides. (Originates from the inactive form pepsinogen)
Acidic
The optimum pH for tryspin is about 8.0, which is the pH of the intestine, whereas the pH of gastric juice is 1.5-2.0, which is highly acidic.
The optimum pH for tryspin is about 8.0, which is the pH of the intestine, whereas the pH of gastric juice is 1.5-2.0, which is highly acidic.