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Which enzyme converts pancreatic zymogen TRYPSINOGEN to TRYPSIN?
Which enzyme converts pancreatic zymogen TRYPSINOGEN to TRYPSIN?
- Chymotrypsinogen
- Enteropeptidase (correct)
- Elastase
- Procarboxypeptidase
What is the role of TRYPSIN in the activation of other pancreatic zymogens?
What is the role of TRYPSIN in the activation of other pancreatic zymogens?
- It serves as a substrate for other zymogens
- It inhibits the activation of zymogens
- It is the common activator of all pancreatic zymogens (correct)
- It plays no role in zymogen activation
Which amino acids contribute to the peptide bond cleaved by TRYPSIN?
Which amino acids contribute to the peptide bond cleaved by TRYPSIN?
- Aspartic Acid and Glutamic Acid
- Cysteine and Methionine
- Arginine and Lysine (correct)
- Phenylalanine and Tyrosine
What is the function of aminopeptidase on the luminal surface of the intestine?
What is the function of aminopeptidase on the luminal surface of the intestine?
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Which enzyme converts trypsinogen to trypsin?
Which enzyme converts trypsinogen to trypsin?
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What is the role of Enteropeptidase in the activation cascade of proteolytic enzymes?
What is the role of Enteropeptidase in the activation cascade of proteolytic enzymes?
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Which enzyme has specificity for amino acid R-groups adjacent to susceptible peptide bonds?
Which enzyme has specificity for amino acid R-groups adjacent to susceptible peptide bonds?
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Which enzyme specifically cleaves when the carbonyl group of the peptide bond is contributed by Arginine or Lysine?
Which enzyme specifically cleaves when the carbonyl group of the peptide bond is contributed by Arginine or Lysine?
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'Aminopeptidase' is responsible for cleaving which part of oligopeptides?
'Aminopeptidase' is responsible for cleaving which part of oligopeptides?
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