Question

Nomenclature of enzymes is done on the basis of

• A. Substrate on which they act
• B. Type of reactions they catalyse
• C. End products formed
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

International Union of Biochemistry deals with the nomenclature of enzymes. Basically they have two parts which indicates the substrate acted upon and the type of reaction catalyzed. For example, sucrase acts on sucrose so they are based on substrate they act. Polymerase catalyzes polymerization reaction so it is based on type of reaction.

So, the correct answer is both A and B.