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Which is same as pepsinogen?
Which is same as pepsinogen?
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The correct option is A Trypsinogen
- Pepsinogen proenzyme is released by the chief cells in the stomach wall, and upon mixing with the hydrochloric acid of the gastric juice, pepsinogen activates to become pepsin.
- Trypsinogen is present in the pancreas and released in significant amount when required for protein digestion. Trypsinogen is in an inactive form which is converted to active form trypsin. Hence, trypsinogen is same as pepsinogen.
So, the correct answer is 'trypsinogen'.
- Pepsinogen proenzyme is released by the chief cells in the stomach wall, and upon mixing with the hydrochloric acid of the gastric juice, pepsinogen activates to become pepsin.
- Trypsinogen is present in the pancreas and released in significant amount when required for protein digestion. Trypsinogen is in an inactive form which is converted to active form trypsin. Hence, trypsinogen is same as pepsinogen.
So, the correct answer is 'trypsinogen'.
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