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Classification and Nomenclature of Enzymes

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CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Classification and Nomenclature of Enzymes

  • 6 Classes of Enzymes - Enzymes are classified into 6 classes based on the type of reaction they catalyse. Each class has 4-13 subclasses, and enzymes are named by a four-digit number.
  • Oxidoreductases/Dehydrogenases - Catalyse oxidation-reduction reactions between two substrates (S and S').
  • Transferases, Hydrolases & Lyases - Transferases: transfer a group (G) between two substrates. Hydrolases: catalyse the hydrolysis of ester, ether, peptide, and glycosidic bonds. Lyases: remove groups by mechanisms other than hydrolysis, forming double bonds.
  • Isomerases & Ligases - Isomerases: catalyse inter-conversion of isomers (optical, geometric, positional). Ligases: catalyse the linking/joining of two compounds via bonds.
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