Multiple choice

A molecule name that contains the ending -ase tells us that molecule is most likely

  1. nucleic acid

  2. lipid

  3. carbohydrate

  4. enzyme

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The suffix -ase is the standard naming convention for enzymes. Other biomolecules have different naming conventions, such as -ose for many carbohydrates.