Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:
How are enzymes named?
Options:
Medium in which they act
Compound which they form as product
Place from where they are derived
Compound on which they work
Correct Answer:
Compound on which they work
Explanation:
Enzymes are generally name after the compound or class of compounds on which they work. For example, the catalyst that hydrolyses the reaction of starch (amylum) to glucose is called as amylase.