Enzymes are generally named after the compound upon which they work. e.g. enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose into glucose is named maltase.
Some times enzymes are named after the reaction where they are used. e.g. the enzymes which catalyze reduction of other is called oxidoreductase.
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Kavita Mukharji
Enzymes are generally named after the compound upon which they work. e.g. enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose into glucose is named maltase.
Some times enzymes are named after the reaction where they are used. e.g. the enzymes which catalyze reduction of other is called oxidoreductase.