Asked in UHS MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

Pepsin enzyme is produced in an inactive form and is activated in situation when it is required because:

Correct answer: C. Quite capable of destroying cells internal structure

  • A. Not produced in complete form
  • B. It does not work efficiently at that time
  • C. Quite capable of destroying cells internal structure
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Explanation:Pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme and is capable of destroying cells' internal structure, as a result, it is secreted in an inactive form.This option is not correct because pepsinogen is the complete precursor to pepsin. It contains all the necessary amino acids to form Pepsin.This option is also incorrect because it is produced in an inactive form to prevent it from digesting the cells that produce it.

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