Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 6th Edition

Published by W.H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-42923-414-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-42923-414-6

Chapter 28 - Regulation of Gene Expression - Problems - Page 1197: 12

Answer

The advantages are in the synthesis of hormones as prohormones is that they are inactive.

Work Step by Step

$-$Because the prohormones are inactive, they can be stored in quantity in secretory granules. $-$Rapid activation is achieved by enzymatic cleavage in response to an appropriate signals.
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