Question

Which among the following is incorrect about amino acids?

(a) Enzymes are named after compounds/ class on which they act and their names end with “-ase”

(b) Oxidoreductase reduces few substrates whereas oxidizes few other substrates

(c) Enzyme kinetics is governed by Michael-Menden equation

(d) Enzymes take part in the reaction and increase the rate of reaction

The question was asked in an international level competition.

My doubt stems from Biomolecules-3 in portion Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Enzymes take part in the reaction and increase the rate of reaction

Easiest explanation: Enzymes are named after compounds/ class on which they act and their names end with “-ase”. Oxidoreductase reduces few substrates whereas oxidizes few other substrates. Enzyme kinetics is governed by Michael-Menden equation. Enzymes don’t take part in the reaction but increase the rate of reaction.