Read the statements given below and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Stomach produces hydrochloric acid that helps in breakdown of food.
Reason (R): Digestive juices need an acidic medium to act.
1
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
2
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
4
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).