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Is denaturation of proteins a function of the stomach?

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Proteins can denature with pH extremes. As the pH of stomach acid, e.g. hydrochloric acid, is 1 to 2, it is quite acidic and ingested proteins can denature within the stomach although I would stop short of saying that it is a function of the stomach.

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