A characteristic common of all protein-digesting enzymes is
A) secretion by the pancreas.
B) activation by HCl.
C) secretion in an inactive form.
D) stimulation by enterokinase.
E) none of the above

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All protein-digesting enzymes are secreted in an inactive form called zymogen or proenzyme to prevent them from digesting the cells that secrete them. They are activated by specific proteases to their active form in the appropriate site of digestion.

A Characteristic Common of All Protein-Digesting Enzymes Is