Lactase Is an Enzyme That Catalyzes the Following Reaction

question 39

Multiple Choice

Lactase is an enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction.Which statement describing this reaction is FALSE?

• A)Lactose is the substrate in this reaction.
• B)Glucose is a product in this reaction.
• C)Galactose is a cofactor in this reaction.
• D)This reaction occurs in the active site of lactase.
• E)Lactase is a hydrolase enzyme.

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