Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate?
A)pepsin - protein
B)amylase - starch
C)trypsin - nucleic acids
D)lipase - fat
E)deoxyribonucleases - DNA

Name: Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate? A)pepsin - protein B)amylase - starch C)trypsin - nucleic acids D)lipase - fat E)deoxyribonucleases - DNA
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Trypsin is an enzyme that specifically acts on proteins, not nucleic acids. The correct enzyme that acts on nucleic acids is a nuclease.

Which of the Following Enzymes Is Mismatched with Its Substrate