Substances in digestion
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Substances in digestion
Stomach acid
stomach produces hydrochloric acid. This helps to begin digestion, kills many harmful microorganisms that might have been swallowed along with food. enzymes in stomach work best in acidic conditions - in other words, at a low pH.
Bile
After stomach, food travels to small intestine. enzymes in small intestine work best in alkaline conditions, but food…
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