Which of the following human digestive enzymes is secreted in an inactive form and is activated by the enzyme enterokinase? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following human digestive enzymes is secreted in an inactive form and is activated by the enzyme enterokinase?
A. Procarboxypeptidase
B. Pepsinogen
C. Amylase
D. Trypsinogen
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Trypsinogen is an inactive proenzyme secreted by the pancreatic acinar cells. Upon entering the small intestine (duodenum), it is specifically activated into the active enzyme trypsin by the enzyme enterokinase (also known as enteropeptidase), which is secreted by the intestinal mucosa. Trypsin then activates other pancreatic proenzymes like chymotrypsinogen and procarboxypeptidase. Pepsinogen is activated by HCl.

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