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Trypsinogen is an inactive enzyme of pan...

Trypsinogen is an inactive enzyme of pancreatic juice. An enzyme, enterokinase, activates it. Which tissue/cells secrete this enzyme?/How is it activated?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Trypsinogen**: - Trypsinogen is an inactive precursor (zymogen) of the enzyme trypsin, which is produced in the pancreas and is part of pancreatic juice. 2. **Role of Enterokinase**: - Enterokinase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the activation of trypsinogen. It converts trypsinogen into its active form, trypsin. ...
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