Trypsin is a serine protease found in the digestive system of many animals, including humans. It is produced in the pancreas in an inactive form called trypsinogen and activated in the small intestine. Its function is to hydrolyze (break down) proteins into smaller peptides.
An enzyme which helps in the digestion of protein is
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Digestive System (Enzymes of Digestion: Types, Substrates, and Products)
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