Chapter 23, Problem 23.6P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Which is more specific out of trypsin and chymotrypsin is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Trypsin is a protein hydrolyzing enzyme found in the small intestine that breaks down the protein components of the diet. Chymotrypsin is also a protein hydrolyzing enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks down the protein components of diet in the small intestine.