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Participation of the HCL in digestion

Besides being essential for activation of main gastric digestive enzyme, how does HCl also participate directly in the process of digestion?

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Due to its corrosive effect, HCl also helps in rupture of the adhesion between food particles, facilitating the process of digestion.

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