Which of the following terms classifies the enzyme cellulase?
A)α(1→4)glucosidase
B)β(1→4)glucosidase
C)α(1→6)glucosidase
D)β(1→6)glucosidase

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Cellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose, a polymer of glucose linked by beta(1→4) glycosidic bonds. Therefore, cellulase must be a beta(1→4)glucosidase, and the correct option is B. Alpha(1→4)glucosidase and alpha(1→6)glucosidase break down alpha-linked glucose polymers, while beta(1→6)glucosidase breaks down a different type of beta-linked glucose polymer.

Which of the Following Terms Classifies the Enzyme Cellulase