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Question 15 of 32 The stomach produces acid that kills the majority of __ . What is the missing word in this sentence? Enter your answer
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Bacteria
Explanation
This question is relating to the functions of stomach acid in biological digestion. One of the primary functions of stomach acid is its ability to kill bacteria or microorganisms that enter the stomach with the food we consume. Hence in this context, the fill-in-the-blank should be a word implying micro-organisms.