Pepsin is secreted as an inactive precursor called pepsinogen because
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- A Pepsin as an enzyme is quickly destroyed by the alkaline food from the mouth
- B . all digestive enzymes pass through a precursor stage
- C Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme and might attack the stomach tissues
- D Pepsin is not required in large quantities
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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