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___________ exists as inactive precursor in neutrophils.

(a) Alanine transaminase

(b) Proteinases

(c) α-amylase

(d) Chymotrypsin

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My doubt stems from Clinical Significance of Amylase, Transaminase and Proteinases topic in portion Clinical Enzymology of Enzyme Technology

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Correct option is (b) Proteinases

Explanation: Proteinases hydrolyze elastin and various types of collagen and other proteins present in extracellular matrix. Proteinases exists as inactive precursor in neutrophils. Alanine transaminase is seen in liver, whereas chymotrypsin is a protease present in pancreas. α-amylase is present in saliva and pancreatic juice in higher concentration.

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