NEETBotanyBiomolecules (B)
Which of the following is correct regarding nomenclature of Enzymes?
Options
- AThey are divided into 8 groups, each group having- 4-13 sub-groups
- BThey are divided into 6 groups, each group having- 4-13 sub-groups
- Care divided into 60 groups, each group having- 4-13 sub-groups
- Dare divided into 6 groups, each group having- 1-3 sub-groups
Correct answer
B. They are divided into 6 groups, each group having- 4-13 sub-groups
Step-by-step solution
Thousands of enzymes have been discovered, isolated and studied. Most of these enzymes have been classified into different groups based on the type of reactions they catalyse. Enzymes are divided into 6 classes each with 4-13 subclasses and named accordingly by a four-digit number.