Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

Which of the following enzyme is released in an inactive form:

Correct answer: D. Pepsin

  • A. Amylase
  • B. Lipase
  • C. Enterokinase
  • D. Pepsin

Explanation

[A] Amylase is release in mouth in active form[B] Lipase is released in pancreatic juice to break down fats[C] Enterokinase is a protease of the intestinal brush border that specifically cleaves the acidic propeptide from trypsinogen to yield active trypsin[D] Pepsin is released in the stomach as Pepsinogen and activated by the low Ph of stomach.

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