All but one of the following is a function of the low pH found in the stomach. Select the description below that does NOT reflect a role of stomach acid.
A) The stomach's acid catabolically breaks down food stuffs in preparation for absorption.B) Stomach acid denatures proteins making the poly peptide chain more accessible to pepsin digestive enzymes.C) Many potentially harmful bacteria will be prevented entry to the small intestine by stomach acid.D) Low pH converts pepsinogen to its active form of pepsin, preventing the protease enzyme from digesting the cells that produce it.

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Answer:

Option (A).

Explanation:

Stomach is an important organ involved in digestion that helps in the breakdown of biomolecules. Stomach contains the acidic environment that are necessary for the enzyme activation.

The stomach's acid is not involved in the catabolic breakdown of food stuff. The stomach's acid is also not involved in the food absorption. The acid is used for pepsin digestive enzymes.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).