BIOLOGY
ENZYMES
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Question
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With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?
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-ose
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-ase
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-ese
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-tic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The names of most enzymes end in the suffix-ase.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes are commonly named by adding a suffix “-ase” to the root name of the substrate molecule they will naturally be acting upon. For example, Lipase catalyzes the hydrolysis of lipids, they break down the molecule with the help of water; Sucrase catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nearly all enzymes end with the suffix of “-ase.” Generally, the names are of the form “substrate or product – reaction catalyzed.” For example, lactate dehydrogenase is for an enzyme that removes a hydrogen (plus 2e–, i.e., a hydride) from lactate, yielding the carbonyl in pyruvate.
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