Figure enzymes

Figure Enzymes: Classification and substrate specificity of enzymes

Enzymes
6 enzyme classes:

  1. Oxidoreductases
    (Oxidation / reduction)
  2. Transferases
    (Transmission)
  3. Hydrolases
    (Use of water)
  4. Lyases
    (Cleavage)
  5. Isomerases
    (same molecular formula)
  6. Ligases
    (Addition reactions)
  7. Substrates
  8. Active center
  9. Enzyme / substrate
    complex
  10. Enzyme / product
    complex

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