Asked in UHS MDCAT 2013 2013Moderate

_ is activated to_ by Enterokinase enzyme secreted by the lining of duodenum:

Correct answer: C. Trypsinogen, Trypsin

  • A. Pepsinogen, Pepsin
  • B. Pepsinogen, Trypsin
  • C. Trypsinogen, Trypsin
  • D. Chymotrypsinogen, Chymotrypsin

Explanation

The correct answer is Trypsinogen is activated to Trypsin by Enterokinase, which is an enzyme secreted by the lining of the duodenum. This activation is crucial for protein digestion as trypsin further activates other proteolytic enzymes, facilitating the breakdown of proteins. Pepsinogen to Pepsin conversion occurs in the stomach, activated by hydrochloric acid. Chymotrypsinogen is activated to Chymotrypsin by trypsin itself, not directly by Enterokinase.

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