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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
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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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