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Enzyme Classes
International Classification of Enzymes
Question | Answer |
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Class 1 Oxidoreductases | Transfer of electrons (Hydride ions or H atoms) |
Class 2 Transferases | Group transfer reactions |
Class 3 Hydrolases | Hydrolysis reactions (transfer of functional groups to water) |
Class 4 Lyases | Addition of groups to double bonds, or formation of double bonds by removal of groups |
Class 5 Isomerases | Transfer of groups within molecules to yield isomeric forms |
Class 6 Ligases | Formation of C--C, C--S, C--O, and C--N bonds by condensation reactions coupled to cleavage of ATP |