Match the following enzyms given in Column I with the reactions they catalyse given in Column II.
(i) Invertase – (d) Hydrolysis of cane sugar
Invertase is an enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of cane sugar (sucrose) into fructose and glucose.
(ii) Maltase – (c) Hydrolysis of maltose into glucose
As we get to know from the name, maltase is an enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose.
(iii) Pepsin – (e) Hydrolysis of proteins into peptides
Pepsin is one of the main digestive enzymes and it helps in digestion of the proteins in food. It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
(iv) Urease – (a) Decomposition of urea into NH3 and CO2.
Urease is an enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. It is found in numerous bacteria, fungi, plant, etc.
(v) Zymase – (b) Conversion of glucose into ethyl alcohol
Zymase is an enzyme which catalyzes the fermentation of glucose into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process occurs in yeast.
