pH of stomach is made 7. Which component of food would be affected? A. Starch B. Protein C. Fat D. Sucrose

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Muskan Anand

1 year ago

Option B The pH of the stomach (1.5 – 2.5) is maintained by HCl which is essential for the protein-digesting enzymes to act on proteins. So, if pH of stomach is made 7, then digestion of proteins will be affected.

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