Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Biological Molecules (Section 2 - No. 14)

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the hydrolysis of proteins?
To be the product of the reaction.
To speed up the reaction.
To act as a reactant and break down the protein.
To provide energy to the reaction.

Explanation

Hydrochloric acid breaks down proteins.

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