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What does stomach acid mostly consist of?

A. Acetic Acid

B. Ascorbic Acid

C. Hydrochloric Acid

D. Sulphuric Acid

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Your stomach has a nifty way of digesting proteins and it's called stomach acid, though you might know it as gastric juice or simply acid. It mainly consists of hydrochloric acid, a potent chemical produced by the cells lining the stomach (parietal cells) and your gastric glands.

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