LIFE SCIENCE

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: -Nearly all enzymes end with the suffix of “-ase.”

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The suffix ‘-ase’ literally means breakdown and is mainly used in biochemistry. It is used in front of the substrate to make the corresponding enzyme. Some examples are:–Amylase is the enzyme which breaks down amyl groups.