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What is the role of acid in our stomach?

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break down food

synthesis protein

kill bacteria

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The role of acid in our stomach is to help breakd down, digest, and absorb nutrients such as proteins. It also aids in eliminating viruses and bacteria in the stomach to protect the stomach from becoming infected, since it is apart of helping protect the lining of the stomach.

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