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the general definition of an enzyme is a protein/polypeptide that possesses catalytic activity and stereoselectivity for particular substrates and stereospecificity for product fomation. Certain types of RNAs have recently been shown to catalyze reactions involving nucelotides and nucleotide binding domains..so in the broad sence they too have "enzymatic "activity.
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∙ 13y agoEnzymes are proteins, and proteins are made up of amino acids
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∙ 13y agoenzymes are proteins; proteins are composed of aminoacids.
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∙ 14y agoAn enzyme is a special protein.
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∙ 13y agoproteins
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What type of organic molecule are enzymes?
the type of organic molecule an enzyme is would be a protien
What small organic molecule is required for the functioning of an enzyme?
coenzyme
What is the name of the enzyme in saliva and what compound is produced when this enzyme acts on starch?
the enzyme ptylin or some amylase and it converts starch to maltose
Is lipid an organic compound?
lipids are organic. they are carbon chains.
Hair is organic or inorganic?
Hair is an organic compound. Hair is made of keratin.
Is enzyme a organic compound?
yes
What is amylase and what type of organic compound does it breakdown?
Amylase is an enzyme that specifically speeds up the breakdown of amylose (aka starch)
Is maltodextrin organic?
Yes. It is forme when two glucose molecules bond through dehydration synthesis. Since the monosaccharide glucose is organic, so is the disaccharide maltose.
What type of organic molecule is lactase?
Lactose is a carbohydrate and is an organic compound.
Why was liver used as a source of this enzyme?
liver is an organic compound that contains HIGH levels of catalase (enzyme)
What type of organic compound is potassium?
Potassium is not an organic compound. It is an element.
What type of organic macromolecules are in an enzyme?
They are protein type. They are tertiary proteins
What type of organic is an enzyme?
Enzyme is an organic catalyst. Enzyme is a quartenary protein, with a heme group in middle. The quaternary structure, cosistnts of 2 alpha and 2 beta chains.
What type of compound is quinhydrone?
Quinhydrone is an artificial organic compound.
Fat is a type of what?
Fat is type of organic compound .
What is a 3 letter suffix which indicates that an organic compound is an enzyme?
That is -ase. Enzymes are one type of proteins; enzymes have groups too. Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins.
What type of organic compound is ethanol?
It is an alcohol.
