Explain Why Trypsin and Pepsin Need to Be Made in an Inactive

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Essay

Explain why trypsin and pepsin need to be made in an inactive form.

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Definitions:

MAOIs

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, a class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the enzyme involved in the breakdown of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine, thus increasing their levels.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

The use of electricity to induce a seizure in mental patients by placing electrodes on the skull and administering a convulsive rather than a lethal shock intensity.