The acid in gastric juice is

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Q: 86 (NDA-I/2013)
The acid in gastric juice is

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Science

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NDA-I

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{'nitric acid': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'gastric juice': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'acid': [2, 1, 4, 16], 'acetic acid': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'sulphuric acid': [1, 1, 0, 1], 'hydrochloric acid': [1, 0, 3, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3, hydrochloric acid. The acid found in gastric juice is primarily hydrochloric acid.

Let`s dissect the other options to understand why they are not the correct answer:

Option 1: Acetic acid is commonly found in vinegar and is not the primary acid present in gastric juice.

Option 2: Nitric acid is a strong acid commonly used in laboratories, but it is not the acid found in gastric juice.

Option 4: Sulphuric acid is a strong mineral acid that is commonly used in various industrial processes. However, it is not the primary acid found in gastric juice.

It is important to note that gastric juice is a mixture of various substances that aid in the digestion of food. Hydrochloric acid plays a crucial role in breaking down proteins and activating enzymes in the stomach to facilitate digestion.