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Introduction to Enzymes
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Summary
Enzyme Nomenclature and Classification. Enzymes are grouped into six major
classes on the basis of the type of reaction catalyzed. Common names for enzymes
often end in -ase and are based on the substrate and/or the type of reaction catalyzed.
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Practice Examination
1. An enzyme is known to move an amine group from one material to
another. It would be referred to as a(n):
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n lyase
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n oxioreductase
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n transferase
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n hydrolase
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n movase
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n enzyme concentration
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n all of the above
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