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Question
Mark the right statement among the following
Options
Trypsinogen is an inactive enzyme
Trypsinogen is secreted by intestinal mucosa
Enterokinase is secreted by pancreas
Bile contains trypsin
Solution
Trypsinogen is an inactive enzyme
Explanation:
Enzyme trypsinogen is secreted by the pancreas in inactive form. It is activated by enterokinase in the small intestine.
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