Which of the following is incorrect regarding to trypsin and pepsin?
Correct answer: D. Both act at same site and pH
- A. Both released as pro-enzymes
- B. Both are endo-peptidase
- C. Both act upon same substrate
- D. Both act at same site and pH
Explanation
Pepsin is present in the stomach and works in acidic pH while trypsin is present in the small intestine and works in alkaline pH. So, they are not present in the same site and work in different pH.
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