Acetylcholinesterase Belongs to Which Group of Enzymes

Question

Acetylcholinesterase belongs to which group of enzymes?
A) hydrolases
B) lyases
C) oxidoreductases
D) transferases

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system. Therefore, it belongs to the group of hydrolases enzymes, which catalyze the breaking of chemical bonds using water.