Questions and Answers
What's the EC number for dehydrogenase?
EC 1: Oxidoreductases
What's the EC number for oxidase?
EC 1: Oxidoreductases
What's the EC number for transaminase?
EC 2: Transferases
What's the EC number for kinase?
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What's the EC number for lipase?
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What's the EC number for amylases?
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What's the EC number for phosphatases?
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What's the EC number for peptidases?
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What's the EC number for proteases?
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What's the EC number for lysozymes?
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What's the EC number for aldolases?
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What's the EC number for decarboxylases?
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What's the EC number for isomerases?
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What's the EC number for mutases?
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What's the EC number for synthetase?
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What's the EC number for epimerase?
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Study Notes
Enzyme Classification Numbers
- Enzymes are classified using the Enzyme Commission (EC) numbering system, which categorizes them into different classes based on their functions.
Oxidoreductases (EC 1)
- Dehydrogenases and oxidases fall under this category, which involves oxidation-reduction reactions.
Transferases (EC 2)
- Enzymes like transaminases and kinases are classified here, facilitating the transfer of functional groups from one molecule to another.
Hydrolases (EC 3)
- This class includes various enzymes such as lipases, amylases, phosphatases, peptidases, proteases, and lysozymes.
- Hydrolases catalyze the hydrolysis of chemical bonds, often involving water.
Lyases (EC 4)
- Aldolases and decarboxylases belong to this group, which catalyzes the cleavage of bonds by means other than hydrolysis or oxidation.
Isomerases (EC 5)
- This group consists of isomerases and mutases, which are responsible for rearranging atoms within molecules.
Ligases (EC 6)
- Synthetases are categorized under this class, facilitating the joining of two molecules with the consumption of ATP.
Additional Notes
- Each enzyme's function is critical for various biochemical processes and metabolic pathways, emphasizing their importance in biochemistry and molecular biology.
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Test your knowledge of enzyme classification with these flashcards. Learn the Enzyme Commission (EC) numbers for various enzymes like dehydrogenases, oxidases, transaminases, and kinases. Perfect for students in biochemistry or related fields.
