Asked by Emily Walsh on Jun 22, 2024

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Trypsin can activate

A) pepsinogen.
B) chymotrypsinogen.
C) angiotensinogen.
D) endopeptidase.
E) lipase.

Chymotrypsinogen

Chymotrypsinogen is an inactive precursor (zymogen) of the digestive enzyme chymotrypsin, which is produced by the pancreas.

Trypsin

An enzyme produced in the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it plays a crucial role in the digestive process by breaking down proteins into amino acids.

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor to pepsin, a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach.

  • Recognize the chemical nature and action of digestive enzymes.
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Madison DykesJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Trypsin activates chymotrypsinogen by cleaving it to form chymotrypsin, which is another protease involved in protein digestion.