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ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionDigestion of FoodEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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A zymogen is an inactive substance which is made active with the help of different enzymes. Pepsinogen is secreted as a zymogen into the stomach to
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Solution:
Pepsinogen is a proenzyme, which gets converted into enzyme pepsin when it comes in contact with hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Enzyme pepsin helps in the digestion of proteins. When pepsinogen is secreted in the stomach, it is in the form of zymogen. This is to prevent the digestion of the gastric glands by direct action of pepsinogen.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Digestion of Food
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