What Important functions of hydrochloric acid in digestionabsorbtion include all of the following except?

The important functions of hydrochloric acid in digestion and absorption include:

• Activating pepsinogen to pepsin for protein digestion
• Creating an acidic environment to denature proteins
• Breaking down connective tissues in meat
• Stimulating the release of digestive enzymes

One function that is not directly related to hydrochloric acid is producing bile to emulsify fats.