Pepsinogen is an example of a proenzyme that is activated to pepsin in the acidic environment of the stomach, protecting the body from its digestive action.
Pepsinogen is an example of a proenzyme that is activated to pepsin in the acidic environment of the stomach, protecting the body from its digestive action.
| Front | Example of proenzyme 2.1.4(f) |
|---|---|
| Back | - inactive pepsinogen, which transforms into active Pepsin when in stomach (pH2) to digest proteins - this protects body against digestive action of pepsin |
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