Question

How many types of reactions do enzymes participate in?

Answer 1

Enzymes:

1. Enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts.
2. They accelerate various chemical reactions going on in the body.
3. Enzymes are highly specific in their action.
4. Enzymes contain a substrate-binding site that has a three-dimensional structure that can only bind to its complementary substrate of a similar configuration.
5. Hence, every biochemical reaction taking place in the body is catalyzed by some specific enzymes.
6. Example - Hydrolysis of urea is catalyzed only by the enzyme urease.

Types of enzymes-

1. Oxidoreductase- Catalysis of oxidation and reduction reactions.
2. Transferases- Catalysis of reactions involving the transfer of functional groups.
3. Hydrolases- Catalysis of hydrolytic reactions.
4. Lyases- Catalysis of the reaction involving double bonds.
5. Isomerases- Catalysis of the reaction involving isomerization.
6. Ligases- Catalysis of ligation processes.