Name two proteases present in pancreatic juice and describe their specific roles.

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(N/A) The two major proteases in pancreatic juice are $Trypsin$ and $Chymotrypsin$.
$1$. $Trypsin$: It acts on proteins and breaks them down into smaller peptides.
$2$. $Chymotrypsin$: It also acts on proteins and peptides, further breaking them down into smaller peptide chains.
These enzymes are secreted in inactive forms ($Trypsinogen$ and $Chymotrypsinogen$) and are activated in the small intestine to prevent self-digestion of the pancreas.

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