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Q · Digestive SystemMedium · 45s
Statement: Hydrochloric acid in the stomach has which of the following functions? 1. Activates pepsinogen to pepsin. 2. Kills bacteria ingested with food. 3. Emulsifies fats for digestion. Select the correct answer:
TopicDigestive System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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HCl activates pepsinogen to pepsin and kills microbes; it does not emulsify fats—this is done by bile.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only