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JGIBBSON

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One reason the stomach's hydrochloric acid is important is that it:
 a. digests proteins.
  b. kills bacteria.
  c. converts pepsin to pepsinogen.
  d. facilitates the action of amylase.

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In an autosomal recessive disorder, carrier parents have a _______________ percent chance of having an affected child with each pregnancy.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Fayaz00962

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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JGIBBSON

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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