Many enzymes are named for the substrate on which they work, either to build or disassemble molecules. Also, enzyme names often end in "-ase." For example, lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose. With a name like "telomerase," we can deduce that telomerase is probably

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Molly Holloway

Biology

27 April, 16:43

Many enzymes are named for the substrate on which they work, either to build or disassemble molecules. Also, enzyme names often end in "-ase." For example, lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose. With a name like "telomerase," we can deduce that telomerase is probably

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Gisselle Hart · Answer 1

We can deduce that telomerase is probably the enzyme that works for talomeres.

This enzyme has a function of maintaining the length of chromosomes in different cells such as gametes or plant stems