Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Trypsinogen is produced by the pancreas which acts as a digestive enzyme.
Statement (II): Trypsinogen when converted to trypsin by enterokinase, helps in the digestion of fats.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Trypsin is a protease (protein-digesting enzyme), whereas fats are digested by lipases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C