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What are zymogens? Give an examples​

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What are zymogens? Give an examples

Inactive precursor of enzymes are known as zymogens. They are also known as proenzyme.

For example:-

  • Pepsinogen is the precursor of pepsin. Pepsinogen is inactive until it is released by chief cells into HCl. The latter partially activates pepsinogen.
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