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JAMB Biology 1982 Question 22

Question 22

Food Substances and Enzymes

In the enzymic reactions starch → (amylase) sugar, starch is referred to as the

  1. A.substrate
  2. B.product
  3. C.enzyme
  4. D.enzyme-substrate complex
  5. E.reaction mixture.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (substrate)

Explanation

The substance an enzyme acts on is the substrate; sugar is the product.