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What is the chemical made in the stomach that is not an enzyme?

Select one:

a. Pepsin
b. Pepsinogen
c. Bile
d. Hydrochloric acid

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User Ritaban
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If you are asking about gastric acid, its mainly made up of HCl (hydrochloric acid). Intrinsic factors are also produced which are very similar to enzymes. Carbonic acid is produced but also quickly dissociates. -Jo
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