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  1. Human stomach produces acid 'X' which helps in digestion of food. Acid 'X' is
    1. acetic acid
    2. methanoic acid
    3. hydrochloric acid
    4. citric acide
Correct Option: C

Hydrochloric acid secreted by oxyntic cell activates proenzyme pepsinogen to pepsin and also provides the acidic pH optimal for pepsins.


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