37. Why do protease supplying cells of the stomach
and of the pancreas make only
precursors of the active
proteolytic enzymes?

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The stomach and pancreas make
zymogens the proteases pepsin,
and trypsin and
zymogens are released the gastric
or lumen for activation.This
to prevent the of
these organs' ( and pancreas)
own and tissues by active form
of enzymes. So the of
zymogens is protective strategy
against natural effects ofthe
enzymes.