Read the statements about protein digestion, and choose the incorrect statement.
A. A medication that inhibits the formation of HCl would decrease protein breakdown.
B. The low pH provided by HCl secretion allows the pepsin enzyme to be freed from pepsinogen enzymes.
C. If HCl was missing, the stomach could not perform the initial steps of protein digestion.
D. Protein digestion could be impacted by disease of both the stomach and the pancreas.
Answer: A
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