In addition to breaking down food, what other valuable function does stomach acid perform?
A) Stomach acid converts waste molecules into bile.
B) Stomach acid recycles chlorine.
C) Stomach acid activates enzymes in the small intestine.
D) Stomach acid kills bacteria and other pathogens in food.
Answer: D
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