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Q471

What does stomach acid mostly consist of?

A.
Acetic Acid
B.
Ascorbic Acid
C.
Hydrochloric Acid
Answer
D.
Sulphuric Acid

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Your stomach has a nifty way of digesting proteins and it's called stomach acid, though you might know it as gastric juice or simply acid. It mainly consists of hydrochloric acid, a potent chemical produced by the cells lining the stomach (parietal cells) and your gastric glands.