Multiple choice

Which is not a function of hydrochloric acid in stomach?

  1. Kills pathogens that enter along with food.

  2. Gives an acidic medium for enzymes to act.

  3. Activates trypsinogen.

  4. Helps in easy breakdown of food.

  5. Activates pepsinogen.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Trypsinogen is found in the small intestine. Hydrochloric acid becomes de-activated and the medium becomes alkaline, when food enters the small intestine.

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