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Why are pepsin and trypsin released in an inactive form in the alimentary canal?

  1. Because if they are present in active form, they will digest the walls of the alimentary canal

  2. Because if they are present in active form, they will inhibit the digestion of starch

  3. Because if they are present in active form, they will inhibit the activity of other enzymes, like lipase

  4. Because if they are present in active form, they will increase the acidic concentration in the small intestine
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Explanation

If pepsin and trypsin are released in active form in the alimentary canal, they will digest the walls of the alimentary canal if food is not available for digestion.

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