Chapter 19, Problem 19.26QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The most common characteristic used for the classification of enzymes has to be determined. Also, the example of each class should be given.

Concept Introduction:

The enzymes are essentially the biocatalysts present in all living systems. Each enzyme catalyzes a characteristic reaction within the biological system. Enzymes are generally named in accordance with the substrate on which they act. For example, enzyme urease is named by the addition of the suffix–ase to the name of the substrate urea on which this enzyme acts. Similarly, the enzyme sucrase derives its name from sucrose as it hydrolyzes the linkages of sucrose to yield fructose and glucose monomers of disaccharide sucrose.