An enzyme is given a four digit number in the system of universal nomenclature. The first digit for enzyme lipase is

Four

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Six

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Two

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Three

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Solution

The correct option is D Three
A four-digit enzyme commission (EC) number is assigned to each enzyme represents - 1st digit - class, 2nd digit - subclass, 3rd digit - sub-subclass, 4th - individual enzyme.
Lipase belongs to 3rd class hydrolases, therefore the first digit will be 3.

So, the correct option is 'Three'.

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