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17 Cards in this Set
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Enzymes are generally named for their _________. |
Reactions |
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What is a kinase? |
An enzyme which adds phosphate functional groups to different substrates |
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What is a transferase? |
An enzyme which moves functional groups between molecules |
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Protein translation utilizes what type of enzyme? |
Transferases |
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How do transferases aid protein translation? |
Transferring amino acids from tRNA molecules to growing polypeptide chains to form proteins |
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What is a ligase? |
An enzyme which combines two molecules to form a complex
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DNA replication utilizes what type of enzyme? |
Ligases |
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How do ligases aid DNA replication? |
The joining of individual DNA polymers to form a single strand |
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What is an oxidoreductase? |
An enzyme which transfer electrons between molecules |
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What is unique about oxidoreductases? |
They can usually catalyze reactions both forwards and backwards |
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Lactic acid fermentation utilizes what type of enzyme? |
Oxidoreductases (dehydrogenases) |
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What is an isomerase? |
An enzyme which convert molecules to their isomers |
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What is a hydrolase? |
An enzyme which uses water to cleave a molecule into two or more products |
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Peptide hydrolysis utilizes what type of enzyme? |
Hydrolases |
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What is a protease? |
An enzyme which breaks down peptides and proteins |
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What is a lyase? |
An enzyme which causes a molecule to dissociate into its constitutents |
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What is unique about lyases? |
They use neither water nor oxidation to break a bond, so they must form double bonds or ring structures in order to work |
