Q. Pepsinogen (inactive form) is converted into active form of enzyme pepsin with the help of which of the following compound?
A) Proenzyme
B) Hydrochloric acid
C) Electrolyte
D) Bicarbonates
Explanation
Proenzymes (inactive form of enzyme) or zymogens are secreted by chief cells or zymogenic cells of gastric glands. These proenzymes are secreted by peptic cells and are activated by $HCl$ secreted by oxyntic or parietal cells of gastric glands
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