Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidoreductase
A
Enzymes involved in oxidation or reduction reactions
Hydrogen atoms are added or removed
2
Q
Transferase
A
When an enzyme makes a functional group move between molecules
Transfer of NH2 group of phosphate between molecules
3
Q
Hydrolase
A
When water is used to break bonds
As seen in breaking lipids or amide bonds
4
Q
Isomerase
A
When functional groups are altered to for another functional group
Turning into constitutional isomers - like going from a ketone to aldehyde
5
Q
Lygase
A
Add or eliminate a C-C double bond
Removing H2O or CO2
6
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Ligase
A
Build or break down carbon skeleton
Make it bigger or smaller