Enzymes;

Enzymes are most important group of

proteins that are biologically
active.They increase the efficiency of a
biochemical reaction and are specific
for each type of reaction.Without these
enzymes reaction would proceed at
very slow speed making life impossible.
Types of Enzymes on the basis of
Biochemical Property;
The types of enzymes on the basis of biochemical
property are:
.Oxidoreductases
. Transferases
. Hydrolases
.Lyases
.Ligases
.Isomerases
Chemistry of two Types
1)Oxidoreductase;
The enzyme Oxidoreductase catalyzes the oxidation
reaction where the electrons tend to travel from one
form of a molecule to the other.Since all enzymes are
proteins,Oxidoreductase is also protein in nature.
2) Transferases;
The Transferases enzymes help in the transportation of
the functional group among acceptors and donor
molecules.Since all enzymes are proteins,Transferase is
also protein in nature.
Types of enzymes on the basis of
Structure;
.Apoenzyme
.Holoenzyme

Before going in detail of these enzymes,We need to

know about following.
Co-Factor; Enzymes have a non protein part known as
Co-Factor.It is essential for proper functioning of
enzyme.
Prosthetic Group; If non-protein part is covalently
bonded with protein part then it is called as prosthetic
group.
Coenzyme; If non protein part is loosely attached with
protein part then it is called as coenzyme.
Now
1) Holoenzyme;
An activated enzyme with its cofactor attached is called
as holoenzyme.e.g Pepsin
2) Apoenzyme;
An enzyme with its coenzyme or prosthtic group
removed is called as apoenzyme.e.g pepsinogen.It is
inactive form of enzyme.
Formation;