BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

MECHANISM OF ENZYME ACTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of an enzyme?
A
Glucose
B
Lipid
C
Lipase
D
Glycogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of these lipases are Candida rugosa, Corynebacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, lipases showing fatty acid specificity is much less common compared to other groups of lipases. Geotrichum candidum is the most common fatty acid specific lipase that shows preferences toward oleic acid.

Detailed explanation-2: -lipase, any of a group of fat-splitting enzymes found in the blood, gastric juices, pancreatic secretions, intestinal juices, and adipose tissues. Lipases hydrolyze triglycerides (fats) into their component fatty acid and glycerol molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Digestive Enzymes The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas include: Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats) Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)

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