Helicobacter pylori is able to survive in the stomach by its ability to produce
A) lactic acid from sugar.
B) ammonia from urease.
C) fatty acids from sebum.
D) neutralizing proteins from glucans.
E) ammonia from urea.

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Helicobacter pylori produces urease, an enzyme that breaks down urea to release ammonia, which is able to neutralize the acidity of the stomach and help the bacterium survive.

Helicobacter Pylori Is Able to Survive in the Stomach by Its