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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic enzymes that digest:
Options
A Carbohydrates
B Fats
C Nucleic acids
D Proteins
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic proteases that digest proteins into smaller peptides. They are secreted as inactive zymogens (trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen) and activated in the small intestine.

Hint

These enzymes break down polypeptides into smaller fragments.

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