Question

The plant cells can be lysed by using ______ enzyme.

• A. lipase
• B. chitinase
• C. ligase
• D. cellulase

Answer 1

Answer:

D. cellulase

• Cellulase is the enzyme used for the lysis of plant cells.

• It catalyzes cellulolysis, which is the breakdown of cellulose.

• Cellulase acts on the glycosidic linkages of cellulose.

• Cellulose is mostly found in plant cell walls along with other components.