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Which Proteolytic enzyme is NOT secreted in inactive form?

Correct answer: D. Erypsin

  • A. Chymotrypsin
  • B. Pepsin
  • C. Trypsin
  • D. Erypsin

Explanation

Pepsin is an enzyme that is secreted in an inactive form known as pepsinogen. It becomes active when exposed to the acidic environment of the stomach.Trypsin is secreted in inactive form trypsinogen and is activated by enterokinase.Chymotrypsin is secreted in inactive form chymotrypsinogen and is activated by enterokinase.However, erypsin is not secreted in inactive form.

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