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How much do you know about enzymes?
Which type of enzyme breaks down proteins?
Protease
What is the primary function of lipase?
To break down lipids
Which enzyme converts glucose into glycogen?
Glycogen synthase
What is the name of the enzyme that aids in DNA replication?
DNA polymerase
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose?
Lactase
What type of enzyme is responsible for joining two molecules together?
Ligase
Which enzyme is involved in the production of ATP?
ATP synthase
What is the name of the enzyme that converts starch into maltose?
Amylase
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of glucose to fructose?
Glucose isomerase
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down nucleic acids?
Nuclease
What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?
To separate the two strands of the DNA double helix
Which enzyme is responsible for converting RNA into DNA?
Reverse transcriptase
What is the primary function of protease enzymes?
To break down proteins into smaller peptides
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate?
Phosphoglucose isomerase
What is the name of the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen?
Catalase
Which strand of DNA is the primary target for DNA ligase activity?
The lagging strand