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BiologyDigestion and AbsorptionDigestion of FoodEasy2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyEasysingle choice

Inactive trypsinogen is converted to active trypsin by ________.

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Trypsinogen is an inactive proenzyme secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine.

It is converted into its active form, trypsin, by the enzyme enterokinase, which is secreted by the intestinal mucosa.

Once activated, trypsin further activates other pancreatic proenzymes.

Bile is involved in the emulsification of fats.

Dipeptidase breaks down dipeptides into individual amino acids.

Lipase is responsible for the digestion of lipids.

Answer: enterokinase

Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Digestion of Food
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