The names of enzymes are often derived from which of the following?
A) the reaction they catalyze
B) the compound on which they act
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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Enzyme names are often derived from both the reaction they catalyze and the compound on which they act. For example, lactase is the enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose, while protease is the enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of proteins. The "-ase" ending in many enzyme names also indicates that they are enzymes.

The Names of Enzymes Are Often Derived from Which of the Following