In this article we will discuss about the classification of enzymes. The enzymes are classified by the reactions they catalyze by adding the "ase" to the name of their substrate or to a suffix word or phrase which is meant for their activity, e.g., urease which catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea, and DNA polymerase which catalyzes the synthesis of DNA. [...]
Everything you need to know about enzymes. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What is a cofactor in an enzyme? Ans: Some enzymes require chemical groups other than their amino acid residues for activity. A cofactor may be either one or more inorganic ions like Fe2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, or Zn2+ or a complex organic or [...]
In this article we will discuss about the role of enzymes as surfactants in making detergents. The surfactants are the surface-active-agents which decrease the tension between molecules lying on the surface of a liquid. The first patent for use of enzymes in detergent was granted in 1913.It was a crude extract of pancreas (pancreatin) in a solution of sodium carbonate. [...]