Practice mode Enzymes

Digestive enzymes such as lipase and amylase that break bonds by adding water belong to which class?

Correct answer C. Hydrolases

Explanation

Hydrolases catalyse hydrolysis, splitting large molecules by inserting water across the bond; most digestive enzymes are hydrolases. Lipase, amylase and pepsin all add water to split bonds.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.