Which of the following is an enzyme?
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Chymotrypsin
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Tyrosine
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Tryptophan
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Phenylalanine
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Correct answer
Explanation
Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme that can perform proteolysis. It is synthesized in the pancreas by protein biosynthesis as a precursor called chymotrypsinogen that is enzymatically inactive.