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In the process of photosynthesis, what molecule is primarily produced by Photosystem II during the light-dependent reactions?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Which of the following enzymes and their function are mismatched in organic chemistry reactions?
A
Cellulase - Breaks down cellulose into glucose
B
Amylase - Breaks down starch into sugars
C
Lipase - Catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats
D
Protease - Synthesizes proteins from amino acids
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Identify the function of each enzyme listed in the problem. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.
Cellulase: This enzyme breaks down cellulose, a polysaccharide, into glucose molecules. Cellulose is a major component of plant cell walls.
Amylase: This enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of starch, a polysaccharide, into simpler sugars such as maltose and glucose.
Lipase: This enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats (triglycerides) into glycerol and free fatty acids.
Protease: This enzyme breaks down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids, not synthesizes proteins from amino acids. Therefore, the function of protease is mismatched in the context of the problem.
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