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nordsb [41]
3 years ago
15

What does the "ase" in helicase mean?

Biology
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patriot [66]3 years ago
3 0
The suffix "-ase" is used to signify an enzyme. In enzyme naming, an enzyme is denoted by adding -ase to the end of the name of the substrate on which the enzyme acts. It is also used to identify a particular class of enzymes that catalyze a specific type of reaction.




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Amylase (-): Amylase is a digestive enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of starch into sugar. It is produced in salivary glands and the .
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