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Individual enzymes are named by adding the suffix "-ase" to the name of the substrate with which the enzyme reacts. An example of this method is the enzyme amylase, which controls the breakdown of amylose (starch). There are categories of enzymes that control certain reactions. Hydrolases control hydrolytic reactions; proteinases control protein breakdown; synthetases control synthesis reactions. There are exceptions: trypsin and pepsin, both digestive enzymes that breakdown protein, retain the names used before the modern form of nomenclature was adopted.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoEnzymes are usually named depending on what bio-molecule they use to break down into monomers (e.g. Lipase with lipid, Protease with protein).
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What does a kinase enzyme do?
It adds a phosphate (usually from ATP) to another enzyme.
Are enzyme catalyzed reactions example of homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis?
enzyme catalysis is usually homogeneous because the substrate and enzyme are present in aqueous solution
Where is the substrate that binds to an enzyme?
A substrate molecule needs to interact with the enzyme's active center (known as "active site") for the enzyme mediated catalytic conversion of substrate into product. Some times, this could or may bind to a second site of an enzyme named, "allosteric site" that would not form the product.
An example of an enzyme?
Protein
What is the suffix that identifies a substance as an enzyme?
usually end in the suffix -ase
What is part is an enzyme's name usually derived from?
Usually an enzyme is named after it's function.
What is part of an enzyme's usual derived from?
Usually an enzyme is named after it's function.
What is part of an enzymes name usually derive from?
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions that take place in cells. They are usually named from the reaction that they catalyze.
What does a kinase enzyme do?
It adds a phosphate (usually from ATP) to another enzyme.
How is enzyme named?
By Naming how would with anything else.
Give a named example of a biological catalyst?
any kind of enzyme
What is the Pepsi's stock abbreviation?
Pepsi - named from the digestive enzyme pepsin.
Are enzyme catalyzed reactions example of homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis?
enzyme catalysis is usually homogeneous because the substrate and enzyme are present in aqueous solution
What happens when an enzyme catalyzes a reaction?
The rate of a reactions usually increases when catalyzed by an enzyme. For maximum rate of activity, the enzyme needs optimal conditions.
What is the effect of cold temperatures on enzyme activity?
Cold temperatures have a drastic effect on an enzyme's activity level. Cold temperatures usually dramatically slow down an enzyme's activity.
What enzyme digests sugars?
Sucrase is the enzyme (called a disaccharidase) that digests sucrose, the major disaccharide in table sugar.
What part of an enzymes name usually derived?
Part of an enzyme's name is usually derived from the reaction it catalyzes.
