Question

    Enzyme involved in conversion of sucrose into glucose

    and fructose is
    A Maltase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Zymase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Invertase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Diastase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Invertase is the enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis (breakdown) of sucrose into its constituent monosaccharides, glucose, and fructose. It catalyzes the conversion of sucrose (a disaccharide) into a mixture of glucose and fructose, which are both monosaccharides.

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