Chemistry 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 12: The enzyme responsible for converting sucrose into two simple isomeric sugars is

Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The enzyme responsible for converting sucrose into two simple isomeric sugars, glucose, and fructose, is called sucrase. Sucrase is a type of enzyme known as a glycoside hydrolase, and it specifically catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into its constituent monosaccharides, glucose, and fructose. This process is important for the digestion of sucrose in the human body and other organisms that rely on the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars for energy.