MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GALL BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stomach acid breaks down protein and kills what?
A
Bacteria
B
Carbohydrates
C
Liver cells
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -We have also seen how hydrochloric acid in the stomach aids the breakdown of food and helps to kill undesirable bacteria entering the stomach.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lysosomes breakdown/digest macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids), repair cell membranes, and respond against foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses and other antigens. Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down the macromolecules and foreign invaders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stomach acid offers some protection against E. coli .

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