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How Is Stomach Acid Helpful for the Body

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How is stomach acid helpful for the body?


A) It kills most bacteria entering the digestive tract, and it aids in the breakdown of carbohydrates.
B) It kills most bacteria entering the digestive tract, and it aids in the breakdown of proteins.
C) It sterilizes the food we eat and aids in the breakdown of sugars.
D) It allows for the release of vitamins from proteins.
E) It dissolves the fiber in the food we eat so we can digest it.

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