Question

What is the active form of chymotrypsin?

Answer 1

Chymotrypsin:

1. It is a type of digestive enzyme present in the duodenum.
2. It helps in the breaking down of protein and polypeptides.
3. The active form is chymotrypsin and the inactive form is chymotrypsinogen.
4. It is activated by trypsin which is secreted by the pancreas.