If this enzyme were to be absent in our small intestine, digestion of proteins in our body would be severely affected.

Pancreatic amylase

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Maltase

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Lipase

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Enterokinase

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Solution

The correct option is C Enterokinase
Enterokinase is also known as enteropeptidase. This enzyme is secreted by the cells in the duodenum.
The enzyme plays an important role in the digestion of proteins. It is a serine protease which causes catalysis of the proteins.
The enzyme also causes the conversion of trypsinogen to trypsin, which results in the activation of other pancreatic enzymes.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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