In: Biology
The names of almost all enzymes end in _____________.
Enzymes that lose their 3d structure (and consequently function) are _______________.
The names of almost all enzymes end in ase.
Exmaples:
Lipase, amylase, etc.
Enzymes that lose their 3d structure (and consequently function) are inactive.
Explanation:
Enzymes are protein machines that need to take on 3D shapes in order to function properly. Enzymes become inactive when they lose their 3D structure