Question

The acidification of the stomach juices is important for the digestion of proteins because: Group of answer choices Proteins are basic, and need to be neutralized.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The acidification of stomach juices is important for the digestion of proteins partly because the enzyme responsible for protein digestion work in an acidic medium and the acid also facilitates the unfolding of the proteins.

Hydrochloric acid and the enzyme responsible for the initiation of protein digestion, pepsin is secreted as gastric juice by the stomach, and the latter works by breaking down protein chains into smaller fragments.