An enzyme is known to catalyze the conversion of proteins to amino acids. Which of the following would be a correct designation for the enzyme?
A)transferase
B)oxidoreductase
C)hydrolase
D)lyase

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Hydrolases are enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of bonds by the addition of water. In the case of breaking down proteins into amino acids, a hydrolase is responsible for hydrolyzing the peptide bonds between amino acids, which fits the description given.

An Enzyme Is Known to Catalyze the Conversion of Proteins