If the chemical reaction shown in the figure proceeds from right to left (indicated by arrow labeled E in the figure)leading to the breakdown of the substrate sucrose (labeled C in the figure), which of the following enzymes is most likely to catalyze this reaction?
A)lactase
B)lactose dehydrogenase
C)hexokinase
D)sucrase
E)sucrose synthase

Question

If the chemical reaction shown in the figure proceeds from right to left (indicated by arrow labeled E in the figure)leading to the breakdown of the substrate sucrose (labeled C in the figure), which of the following enzymes is most likely to catalyze this reaction? 
A)lactase 
B)lactose dehydrogenase 
C)hexokinase 
D)sucrase 
E)sucrose synthase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sucrase is the enzyme that breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose.

If the Chemical Reaction Shown in the Figure Proceeds from Right