Which of the following is a function of the hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach during protein digestion?

A) It triggers the secretion of the hormone gastrin.
B) It denatures proteins and converts pepsinogen to pepsin.
C) It initiates the mechanical digestion of food.
D) It converts pancreatic proenzymes to pancreatic proteases.


B

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