Question

Which of the following function is catalyzed by Racemases?

(a) Removal of water

(b) Intramolecular transfer of a functional group

(c) Interconversion of L and D stereoisomers

(d) Inversion of asymmetric carbon atom

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Asked question is from Enzymes in section Biomolecules and Catalysis of Life Sciences

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Interconversion of L and D stereoisomers

Easiest explanation: Racemases are the class of Isomerases which catalyzes the intramolecular rearrangement and interconvert L and D stereoisomers. Like racemases another isomerase which catalyzes the intramolecular transfer of functional group is mutases.