The intestinal enzyme that converts trypsinogen to trypsin is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The intestinal enzyme that converts trypsinogen to trypsin is:
A. Enterokinase
B. Nucleotidase
C. Lipase
D. Amylase
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Enterokinase (enteropeptidase), secreted by the duodenal mucosa, is the specific activator of pancreatic trypsinogen, converting it to active trypsin. Trypsin then activates other pancreatic zymogens (chymotrypsinogen, procarboxypeptidase). This cascade ensures that potent digestive enzymes are activated only in the intestinal lumen, preventing autodigestion of the pancreas.

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