NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?
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-ase
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-ese
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-tic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -ASE is an enzyme suffix that is added to the end of the name of the substance (substrate) that the enzyme acts on, such as phosphatase, lipase, or proteinase.
Detailed explanation-2: -The names of most enzymes end in the suffix-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: -A: Acetylcholinesterase to C: Collagenase. D: Dehydrogenase to H: Hydrolase. I: Isomerase to N: Nuclease. P: Peptidase to T: Transferase. 24-Feb-2019
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