One reason the stomach's hydrochloric acid is important is that it ____

a. synthesizes absorbable vitamin K
b. kills bacteria
c. breaks down and absorbs fat-soluble vitamins
d. facilitates the action of amylase
e. produces bile to emulsify fat particles


b

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