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In human digestive system, the enzyme trypsin is secreted by

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Stomach

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Liver

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Pancreas

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Gall bladder

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Solution

The correct option is C Pancreas
Trypsin is produced in the pancreas as the inactive protease trypsinogen. In the duodenum, trypsin catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds, breaking down proteins into smaller peptides.

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