HCl is important for protein digestion for two reasons: 1) it denatures proteins in the stomach, and 2)

A. it stimulates gastrin release from the stomach.
B. it converts pepsinogen into pepsin.
C. it converts pepsin into pepsinogen.
D. it maintains the acid environment necessary in the small intestine for protein digestion.


B

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