What is the Function of Hydrochloric Acid?

Q. What is the Function of Hydrochloric Acid?

(i) It makes pepsin enzyme effective.

(ii) It kills bacteria which may enter in stomach with food.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A.            Only (i)

B.            Only (ii)

C.            Both (i) and (ii)

D.            Neither (i) nor (ii)

Answer: Both (i) and (ii)