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Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
Pronounced - hy-droh-KLOR-ik ASS-id
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an acid made in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid works with * pepsin and other * enzymes to break down * proteins.
Definitions For This Page - In Alphabetical Order
* Amino Acid
Any of a class of 20 molecules that are combined to form proteins in living things. The sequence of amino acids in a protein and hence protein function are determined by the genetic code.
* Enzyme
A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
* Pepsin
Pronounced - PEP-sin
Pepsin is an enzyme made in the stomach that breaks down proteins.
* Proteins
A molecule made up of amino acids that are needed for the body to function properly. Proteins are the basis of body structures such as skin, hair and of substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.
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