Which of the following is not a function of gastric hydrochloric acid (HCl)?

A. Destroy ingested pathogens
B. Emulsify lipids
C. Activate pepsinogen to pepsin
D. Activate lingual lipase
E. Convert Fe3+ to Fe2+


Answer: B

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