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The use of enzymes in medical treatment has to be determined, and also an example has to be given.
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The enzymes are essentially the biocatalysts present in all living systems. Each enzyme catalyzes a characteristic reaction within the biological system. Enzymes are generally named in accordance with the substrate on which they act. For example, enzyme urease is named by the addition of the suffix –ase to the name of the substrate urea on which this enzyme acts. Similarly, the enzyme sucrase derives its name from sucrose as it hydrolyzes the linkages of sucrose that acts as its substrate.
Analysis of blood serum is an essential diagnostic tool to detect a heart attack, liver disease, pancreatitis, and other ailments.
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