Question

How are trypsin and chymotrypsin activated?

Answer 1

Trypsin and chymotrypsin:

1. Trypsin and Chymotrypsin are enzymes.
2. They work by breaking down proteins into smaller fragments, thereby making them available for absorption into the blood.
3. Once absorbed, it increases blood supply in the affected area and reduces swelling.
4. Trypsin and chymotrypsin are synthesized and secreted as inactive precursors called zymogens from the pancreas.
5. Trypsinogen, the inactive precursor of trypsin is activated by the enzyme enterokinase which is secreted from the duodenum.
6. Trypsin activates chymotrypsinogen and other pancreatic zymogens into active enzymes.