Biomolecules Question 138

Question: Term - ase is used for

Options:

A) Classification of enzymes

B) Enzymes with special function

C) Nomenclature of enzymes

D) All the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Dauclax (1883) introduced the nomenclature of enzyme.

Usually enzyme names end in suffix-ase to the name of substrate.

e.g., Lactase acts on lactose.