JAMB Chemistry 2012 Question 50

Question 50

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

An example of oxidation - reduction enzyme is

  1. A.amylase
  2. B.protease
  3. C.lipase
  4. D.dehydrogenase.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (dehydrogenase.)

Explanation

Dehydrogenases remove hydrogen from molecules, which is oxidation; amylase, protease and lipase are hydrolysing enzymes.