The enzyme produced in the small intestine that converts trypsinogen into trypsin is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme produced in the small intestine that converts trypsinogen into trypsin is:
A. Carboxypeptidase
B. Enterokinase
C. Pepsin
D. Renin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Enterokinase (enteropeptidase) is secreted by the intestinal mucosa and activates the pancreatic proenzyme trypsinogen to trypsin, which then activates other zymogens. Pepsin is active in the stomach, renin is a milk-curdling enzyme (chymosin), carboxypeptidase is a pancreatic protease. This cascade ensures that protein-digesting enzymes are activated only in the appropriate location to prevent autodigestion.

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In plant anatomy, the 'Vascular cambium' is a lateral meristem responsible for secondary growth (increase in girth) in dicots and gymnosperms. It produces secondary xylem (wood) towards the:
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B. Outside (periphery)
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D. Upwards only

Correct Answer: Option C


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The vitamin that functions as an antioxidant and is required for the synthesis of collagen is:
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K

Correct Answer: Option C


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