Protease enzymes in the pancreas are synthesized and stored as inactive precursors called zymogens. These enzymes are activated only after they enter the small intestine because these enzymes would hydrolyze the proteins of the lining of the pancreas if stored in their activated form. True or false?

• A. True - Protease enzymes are stored as inactive zymogens to prevent them from damaging the pancreas, and they are only activated in the small intestine.
• B. False - Protease enzymes are synthesized and stored in their active form within the pancreas.
• C. False - Protease enzymes are activated within the pancreas before being secreted into the small intestine.
• D. False - Zymogens are not related to protease enzymes and do not play a role in their activation.

Answer: (A)