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There is more than one method for naming enzymes (which can be confusing when it comes to classification). However, the most common method is by using a prefix that represents the substance or substrate upon which they act or affect, followed by the suffix "ase" (which just labels the substance an enzyme). For example: The enzyme protease is the catalyst for converting proteins into their component amino acids.

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