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Enzyme Substrate Complex

enzyme–substrate complex The intermediate formed when a substratemolecule interacts with the active site of an enzyme. Following the formation of an enzyme–substrate complex, the substrate molecule undergoes a chemical reaction and is converted into a new product.

Proteases

an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides

Peptidases

A protease (also called peptidase or proteinase) is any enzyme that performs proteolysis, that is, begins protein catabolism by hydrolysis of the peptide bonds that link amino acids together in a polypeptide chain

Amylases

any of a group of enzymes (as amylopsin) that catalyze the hydrolysis of starch and glycogen or their intermediate hydrolysis products.

Cellulases

Any of several enzymes produced chiefly by fungi, bacteria, and protozoans that catalyze the hydrolysis of cellulose. cellulase in Science Expand. cellulase. (sěl'yə-lās') Any of several enzymes produced chiefly by fungi, bacteria, and protozoans that catalyze the breakdown of cellulose

Maltase

an enzyme, present in saliva and pancreatic juice, that catalyzes the breakdown of maltose and similar sugars to form glucose.



DNA Polymerase

The DNA polymerases are enzymes that create DNA molecules by assembling nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA

Protease

an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides.

Lipase

a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats to fatty acids and glycerol or other alcohols

Enzyme

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction