BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -The suffix-ase is used in biochemistry to form names of enzymes. The most common way to name enzymes is to add this suffix onto the end of the substrate, e.g. an enzyme that breaks down peroxides may be called peroxidase; the enzyme that produces telomeres is called telomerase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes are large protein molecules that function as biological catalysts. Note: Enzyme names end in –ase and are often named after the substrate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Enzyme names and classification Enzymes typically have common names (often called ‘trivial names’) which refer to the reaction that they catalyse, with the suffix-ase (e.g. oxidase, dehydrogenase, carboxylase), although individual proteolytic enzymes generally have the suffix-in (e.g. trypsin, chymotrypsin, papain).

Detailed explanation-4: -Your stomach, small intestine and pancreas all make digestive enzymes. The pancreas is really the enzyme “powerhouse” of digestion. It produces the most important digestive enzymes, which are those that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats.