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Why does stomach acid have to have a very low pH level and how that level affects digestion?
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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What is the role of the acid level in the stomach in the process of digestion?
The acid level in the stomach helps break down food into smaller particles and kills harmful bacteria, aiding in the digestion process.
What is the pH level of stomach acid and how does it affect digestion?
The pH level of stomach acid is around 1.5 to 3.5. This highly acidic environment helps break down food and kill harmful bacteria in the stomach, aiding in digestion.
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.
Is hydrochloric acid base or acid?
Hydrochloric acid is an acid. It is a strong mineral acid produced in the stomach to aid in digestion and has a pH level around 1-2.
The acid that aids digestion in the stomach is?
Enzymes, they are responsible in chemical digestion.
Is stomach acid the same as acid?
Stomach acid refers specifically to the acidic fluid produced in the stomach to aid digestion. "Acid" is a more general term that can refer to a variety of substances with acidic properties, not necessarily related to digestion.
What is stomach acid used for?
food digestion
What is the liquid that helps stomach digestion?
acid
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
