Trypsin enzyme in mammals is formed from A. Trypsinogen by action of enterokinase B. Trypsinogen by the action of protein C. Trypsinogen by the action of fat D. None of the above
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It is produced in the pancreas as an inactive precursor called trypsinogen. When trypsinogen is secreted into the small intestine, it is activated by another enzyme called enterokinase. Show more…
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