Which statement accurately describes chymotrypsinogen?
A)It is activated by enterokinase.
B)Once activated, it is involved in protein digestion.
C) It is secreted by the endocrine pancreas.
D) It hydrolyzes starches and glycogen.

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Chymotrypsinogen is a precursor enzyme that is activated by trypsin in the small intestine. Once converted to chymotrypsin, it is involved in the digestion of proteins. It is produced and secreted by the exocrine pancreas. It does not have the ability to hydrolyze starches and glycogen.

Which Statement Accurately Describes Chymotrypsinogen