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Question : How does Hydrochloric acid help in facilitating the action of pepsin?

Option 1: Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic medium which facilitates the action of the Enzyme Pepsin.

Option 2: Hydrochloric acid helps break down Pepsin.

Option 3: Hydrochloric acid creates an alkaline medium which facilitates the action of the enzyme pepsin.

Option 4: Hydrochloric acid creates a basic medium which facilitates the action of the enzyme Pepsin.


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Correct Answer: Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic medium which facilitates the action of the Enzyme Pepsin.


Solution : The correct answer is Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic medium which facilitates the action of the enzyme Pepsin .

The enzyme Pepsin functions more easily in an acidic solution produced by Hydrochloric acid. Gastric glands are the glands found in the stomach. Along with the digestive enzyme pepsin, the gastric glands release Hydrochloric acid. To properly break down and absorb nutrients like protein, hydrochloric acid is necessary.

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