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Some enzyme when secreated are inactive state. Such enzyme in inactive state are called.

A

isonzymes

B

conezymes

C

zymogens

D

apenzyme

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Enzymes**: Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body. They are crucial for various metabolic processes. 2. **Inactive State of Enzymes**: Some enzymes are secreted in an inactive form to prevent them from acting on their substrates prematurely. This is important for protecting the tissues and organs that produce them. 3. **Terminology**: The question asks for the term used to describe enzymes in their inactive state. The options given are isozyme, coenzyme, zymogen, and epinezyme. 4. **Identifying the Correct Term**: - Isozymes are different forms of an enzyme that catalyze the same reaction but differ in structure. - Coenzymes are non-protein molecules that assist enzymes in their activity. - Epinezyme is not a commonly used term in biochemistry. - Zymogens are the inactive precursors of enzymes, which become active when they are modified (often by cleavage). 5. **Conclusion**: The correct term for enzymes that are secreted in an inactive state is **zymogen**. **Final Answer**: The enzymes in inactive state are called **zymogens**. ---
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