chymotrypsin
enzyme
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Chymotrypsin is a protease, a type of enzyme that breaks down proteins. It is formed in the intestine from an inactive precursor called chymotrypsinogen.12
Proteolytic enzymes, like chymotrypsin, are crucial for digestion. They break down long protein molecules into smaller fragments called peptides, and eventually into amino acids, which the body can absorb. These enzymes are found in many organisms, but are most abundant in animals, playing a vital role in their digestive systems.2
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