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Which of the following statements about zymogens is true?
Which of the following statements about zymogens is true?
- Zymogens are inactive forms of enzymes that become active after being cleaved by proteases. (correct)
- Zymogens are active forms of enzymes that become inactive after being cleaved by proteases.
- Zymogens are not involved in the hydrolysis of proteins.
- Zymogens are synthesized only in the pancreas.
Which of the following digestive enzymes is produced as an inactive form in the pancreas?
Which of the following digestive enzymes is produced as an inactive form in the pancreas?
- Chymotrypsin (correct)
- Lipase
- Amylase
- Lactase
Why is chymotrypsin produced in an inactive form as chymotrypsinogen in the pancreas?
Why is chymotrypsin produced in an inactive form as chymotrypsinogen in the pancreas?
- To prevent the enzyme from harmful digestion of the pancreas or other tissue (correct)
- To prevent the enzyme from being transported to the stomach.
- To prevent the enzyme from hydrolyzing carbohydrates.
- To prevent the enzyme from being activated
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