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Inactive Precursors of Pepsin and Trypsin

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Inactive Precursors of Pepsin and Trypsin

Question

The enzyme pepsin and trypsin are secreted as inactive precursors:
a) What are the name of the precursors
b) Why are they secreted in an inactive form

Answer

a) Pepsinogen and trypsinogen

b) If secreted in active form, they would digest the cells which they are formed and also the lining