Question

Enzyme sucrase belongs to which one of the following classes?

Options

• Isomerases

• Transferases

• Lyases

• Hydrolases

Answer 1

Transferases

Explanation:

Sucrase enzymes are found on the small intestine's brush border and catalyse the hydrolysis of sucrose into fructose and glucose. The enzyme belongs to the transferase class of enzymes and is extensively employed as a preservative in the food sector.