Proteolytic digestive enzymes are often produced in an inactive form.What is the name that refers to the inactive form of an enzyme?

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Proenzymes are inactive precursors of enzymes, which require a biochemical change (such as a hydrolysis reaction revealing the active site, or a change in configuration) to become an active enzyme. This mechanism ensures that the enzymes are activated only where and when they are needed in the body, preventing potential damage to cells and tissues that could occur if the enzymes were active all the time.

Proteolytic Digestive Enzymes Are Often Produced in an Inactive Form