Biological catalysts (enzymes) are highly specific for the reactions they facilitate. Which of the f — Biomolecules Chemistry Question
Question
Biological catalysts (enzymes) are highly specific for the reactions they facilitate. Which of the following enzyme-substrate pairs and their corresponding transformations are correctly identified?
Answer: A,B,D
💡 Solution & Explanation
Invertase hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose. Zymase ferments glucose into ethanol and $CO_2$. Emulsin specifically acts upon the $\beta$ -glycosidic linkages found in cellulose to yield glucose. Lactase hydrolyzes lactose (into glucose and galactose); it is the enzyme maltase that is required to break down maltose.
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