Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134015187
Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.50CP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the essential enzyme synthesized and stored in their inactive form has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Zymogens:

Zymogens are inactive precursor of an enzyme; these zymogens are formed when there is a biological change such as hydrolysis reaction to make it an active site.

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