In this article we know the Difference Between Pepsin and Trypsin Class 10 Science Life Processes with detailed explanation in tabular form
Pepsin: It is a major enzyme of gastric juice which function in acidic medium (pH 2.0-3.5). It hydrolyses proteins into soluble fragments called proteases and peptones. The enzyme gastric lipase is active in infants. It partially break down fat into its components.
Trypsin: It is proteolytic enzyme which functions in alkaline medium. It is secreated in inactive form of trypsinogen. Trypsin break down proteins, proteases and peptones to form peptides Pancreatic lipase (steapsin) is the main fat digesting enzyme.
Difference Between Pepsin and Trypsin
| Pepsin | Trypsin | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component: It is component of gastric juice | It is component of pancreatic juice |
| 2 | Inacitve State: It is produced in the inactive state of pepsinogen | Trypsin is produced in the inactive state called trypsinogen |
| 3 | Activation: The enzyme is activated by HCL of gastric juice | The enzyme is activated by enterokinase of intestinal juice. |
| 4 | Region of Activity: It is active in Stomach | It is active in Duodenum and Jejunum |
| 5 | Medium: It functions in acidic medium | It functions in alkaline medium |