Which of the following is NOT a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

a. activating pepsin
b. killing microorganisms
c. facilitating protein digestion
d. breaking down disaccharides into monosaccharides


Ans: d. breaking down disaccharides into monosaccharides

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