Q471
What does stomach acid mostly consist of?
A.
Acetic Acid
B.
Ascorbic Acid
C.
Hydrochloric Acid
AnswerD.
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.