Question

Give a note on Classification of Enzymes with the suitable examples. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Enzymes are classified into six classes, which are as follows:

1) Oxidoreductase: These enzymes catalyse oxidation and reduction reactions.

2) Transferase: These enzymes catalyse the transfer of functional groups such as methyl or phosphate group.

3) Hydrolases: These enzymes catalyse the hydrolysis reactions.

4) Ligases: These enzymes catalyse the joining of two molecules by making a bond.

5) Isomerases: These class of enzymes bring about the isomerisation reaction

6) Lyases: Lyases brings about lysis and cleavage of various bonds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

enzymes are classified inton6 types