Enzymes Flashcards
Oxidoreductase
redox reactions
Transferase
transfer of C-, N-, P- containing group
Hydrolase
cleavage by addition of water
Lyase
cleavage of C-C, C-S, C-N bonds
Isomerase
racemization of optical or geometric isomers
Ligase
formation of bonds between C and O, S, N coupled to hydrolysis of high-energy phosphates
transfer of C-, N-, P- containing group
transferase
cleavage by addition of water
hydrolase
cleavage of C-C, C-S, C-N bonds
lyase
racemizatino of optical or geometric isomers
isomerase
formation of bonds between C and O, S, N coupled to hydrolysis of high-energy phosphates
ligase
redox
oxidoreductase
holoenzyme
active enzyme with its nonprotein component
apoenzyme
inactive enzyme with its nonprotein component
cofactor
metal which acts like nonprotein moiety of holoenzyme
coenzyme
nonmetal which acts like nonprotein moiety of holoenzyme
cosubstrate
coenzyme that only transiently associates with enzyme
prosthetic group
coenzyme that is permanently associated with enzyme
coenzymes frequently derived from _______
vitamins
