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What are the functions of the acid in Gastric Juice?

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gastric juice contain HCl which kills germs present in food.

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Is gastric juice an acid?
Yes it is. The proper name for it is Gastric Acid.
Is gastric juice an acid or base?
Gastric juice is an acid.
What is the function of the gastric juice in the stomach?
It breaks down proteins. The bolus, which is bits of food, drops down into the stomach. The gastric juice breaks down the bolus into a liquid called chyme.Neutralizes the food mass
What are the Functions of pepsinogen in the gastric juice?
Gastric juice, as known is an acidic juice present in the stomach. Pepsinogen in gastric juice conveys it to convert the pieces of food into a thick paste which then continues on. ^_^