Evaluate the role of zymogens in maintaining cellular homeostasis.

• A. Zymogens enhance cellular homeostasis by increasing enzyme activity.
• B. Zymogens disrupt cellular homeostasis by continuously activating enzymes.
• C. Zymogens regulate enzyme activity by preventing premature activation, thus maintaining cellular homeostasis.
• D. Zymogens have no role in cellular homeostasis.

Answer: (C)