🔬 Biology · Digestion and Absorption · NEET

The enzyme in intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin is:

Answer: Enterokinase.

Correct answer: A. Enterokinase

Explanation: Enterokinase (enteropeptidase) secreted by the intestinal mucosa activates trypsinogen from the pancreas into trypsin.

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.