Question

Raffinose is hydrolyzed to galactose and sucrose by __________ enzyme.

(a) Raffinase

(b) Dextranase

(c) Invertase

(d) 1,4-α-glucosidase

This question was addressed to me in a job interview.

The above asked question is from Large Scale Use of Enzyme in section Large Scale Use of Enzyme in Solution of Enzyme Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Raffinase

To explain I would say: Raffinose is hydrolyzed to galactose and sucrose by raffinase enzyme. Raffinase is obtained from Mortierella vinacea. Dextran may be produced by the action of dextransucrase enzyme. Invertase degrades sucrose to glucose and fructose. 1,4-α-glucosidase releases β-D-glucose from 1,4-a-, 1,6-a- and 1,3-a-linked glucans.