OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOCHEMISTRY
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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: -Except for some of the originally studied enzymes such as pepsin, rennin, and trypsin, most enzyme names end in “ase".
Detailed explanation-3: -Scientists support the “lock and key” model below for how an enzyme speeds up chemical reactions. The letters “ase” at the end of words help us identify enzymes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrase breaks down carbohydrates into sugars. Lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids. Protease breaks down protein into amino acids. 12-May-2021
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