alleryStart learning →Which acid is the main component of gastric juice?
ASulphuric acid
BAcetic acid
CHydrochloric acid
DNitric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Hydrochloric acid
Gastric juice contains mainly hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride.
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