Question

$\text{Assertion(A):}$ Proteolytic enzymes are secreted in zymogenic forms.
$\text{Reason(R):}$ Pro-enzymes are unable to perform intracellular digestion of proteins.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. (A) is true but (R) is false
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
• C. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)

Answer (3)
Zymogenic forms of proteolytic enzymes prevent digestion of self-proteins inside the cells.