Dipeptidases are enzymes that act on dipeptides to produce:
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Correct answer: Enterokinase
Enterokinase (also called enteropeptidase) is secreted by the intestinal mucosa. It specifically activates trypsinogen into active trypsin, which then activates the other enzymes in pancreatic juice.
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