A pancreatic zymogen secreted into the duodenum, can be activated by:-
A
trypsin
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B
pepsin
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C
secretin
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D
chymotrypsin
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Solution
The correct option is A trypsin Enteropeptidase is an enzyme produced by the cells of the duodenum and is involved in the digestion in humans and other animals. Enteropeptidase converts trypsinogen (a zymogen) into its active form trypsin, resulting in the subsequent activation of pancreatic digestive enzymes