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Which of the following enzyme catalyzes uric acid?

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Which of the following enzyme catalyzes uric acid?

(a) Penicillinase

(b) Uricase

(c) Invertase

(d) Urease

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This question is from Calorimetric Biosensors topic in chapter Biosensors of Enzyme Technology

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The correct answer is (b) Uricase

Easiest explanation: Uric acid is catalyzed uricase enzyme which releases 49kJ/mol heat for every reaction. Penicillinase catalyzes penicillin, whereas invertase catalyzes sucrose. Urease catalyzes urea releasing 61kJ/mol of heat.

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