The functions of HCl in the stomach include
A)chemical digestion of fats.
B)activates lipase.
C)activates pepsin from pepsinogen.
D)All apply.

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach activates pepsin from its inactive form, pepsinogen, which is crucial for the chemical digestion of proteins, not fats. HCl does not activate lipase, which is involved in fat digestion.

The Functions of HCl in the Stomach Include