evaluate-the-effectiveness-of-gastric-juice-as-a-chemical-defense-mechanism-agai

Question

Evaluate the effectiveness of gastric juice as a chemical defense mechanism against ingested pathogens.

Accepted Answer

Highly effective due to its low pH which denatures proteins and kills bacteria

Answer

Ineffective because it only acts on toxins, not bacteria

Answer

Moderately effective as some bacteria can survive acidic environments

Answer

Effective only against viruses, not bacteria or toxins