Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 25 - Metabolism and Nutrition - Figure 25.1 - Page 941: 1

Answer

Digestive enzymes are protein substances. The synthesis of a proteins is an anabolic activity.

Work Step by Step

Therefore, in acinar pancreatic cells that synthesize digestive enzymes, anabolism predominates.

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