Which of the following statements about the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl)is FALSE?
A) HCl denatures protein strands reaching the stomach.
B) HCl inhibits the digestion of protein by denaturing pepsin.
C) Thinking about food stimulates the production of gastrin which, in turn, controls the production of HCl.
D) HCl converts pepsinogen into pepsin.

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HCl actually aids in the digestion of protein by denaturing it and activating pepsinogen into pepsin. It does not inhibit the digestion of protein.

Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Hydrochloric