Question

An enzyme that hydrolysis starch usually will not act upon sucrose. this fact is an indication that enzymes are?

1. specific
2. synthetic
3. hydrolytic
4. catalytic

Answer 1

4. catalytic would be the answer

Answer 2

To utilize starch, the organisms must have enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of the (l→4) glycosidic bonds found between the α-D-glucopyranose residues. Enzymes that are capable of catalyzing the hydrolysis of the α-D-(l→4) linkages are called amylases, which are produced by plants, bacteria, and animals.