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2.2.1 Stomach Acid And Bile Flashcards

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Roles of hydrochloric acid

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Kills bacteria
Digestion
Creates optimum pH for enzymes

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Chemical properties of bile

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Emulsifier
Slightly alkaline

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Role of bile in digestion of fats

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Turns fats from large globules to smaller globules to create a larger surface area for lipase to work on

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Role of bile in the digestion of proteins nd other molecules

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Neutralises stomach acidic and provides the correct pH for amylase

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