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Question
The acid present in the stomach
Options
kills the harmful bacteria that may enter along with the food.
protects the stomach lining from harmful substances
digests starch into simpler sugars
makes the medium alkaline
Solution
kills the harmful bacteria that may enter along with the food.
Explanation:
Hydrochloric acid (HCI) present in the stomach kills the harmful bacteria that enter the stomach along with food and makes the medium in the stomach acidic.
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