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Human stomach produces acid X which helps in digestion of food. Acid X is:

The gastric glands in the stomach wall secrete hydrochloric acid, which makes the stomach strongly acidic, activates the enzyme pepsin to digest proteins, and kills germs in…

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Human stomach produces acid X which helps in digestion of food. Acid X is:

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The gastric glands in the stomach wall secrete hydrochloric acid, which makes the stomach strongly acidic, activates the enzyme pepsin to digest proteins, and kills germs in food. Methanoic (formic) acid is found in ant and bee stings, acetic acid in vinegar and citric acid in lemons and oranges.

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