Question

Nomenclature of enzyme consists of

• A. First substrate name and then reaction name
• B. First reaction name and then product name
• C. Only product name
• D. Only reaction name

Answer 1

The correct option is A First substrate name and then reaction name

The enzymes are named according to the guidelines of the International Union of Biochemistry. The nomenclature indicates both the substrate upon which its acts and the type of reaction catalyzed. For example, enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase system acts upon the pyruvate and catalyzes dehydrogenase reaction. Dehydrogenase is an enzyme which participates in the oxidoreductase reaction by using an electron acceptor.

So, the correct answer is option A.