Insulin and digestive enzymes are produced as inactive forms called zymogens.

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Yes, this is true. Both insulin and digestive enzymes are produced as inactive zymogens and then activated when needed. Insulin is produced as proinsulin and then cleaved by an enzyme in the pancreas before it can function. Digestive enzymes, such as pepsin and trypsin, are produced as inactive precursors (zymogens) in order to prevent them from damaging the cells that produce them before they reach their target in the digestive tract.

Insulin and Digestive Enzymes Are Produced as Inactive Forms Called