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Showing posts with label types of enzymes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label types of enzymes. Show all posts

Friday, March 24, 2023

Enzymes and their types


Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms by increasing the rate of chemical reactions. Each enzyme has a specific function and acts on a particular substrate, which is the molecule that the enzyme acts upon. Here are some examples of enzymes and their functions:

★ Amylase: 

This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars like glucose and maltose.

★ Protease: 

This enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids.

★ Lipase: 

This enzyme breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

★ DNA polymerase: 

This enzyme is responsible for the replication of DNA during cell division.

★ ATP synthase: 

This enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell.

★ Catalase: 

This enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

★ Peptidase: 

This enzyme breaks down peptides into amino acids.

★ Maltase: 

This enzyme breaks down maltose into glucose.

★ Pepsin: 

This enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach.

★ Acetylcholinesterase: 

This enzyme breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Most common digestive enzymes


There are several types of enzymes involved in the digestive process, each with a specific function. These enzymes are produced by various organs in the digestive system, such as the salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.


• Amylase: 

Amylase is an enzyme produced by the salivary glands and pancreas that breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars, such as glucose.


• Protease: 

Protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. It is produced by the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.


• Lipase: 

Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas and small intestine that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.


• Nuclease: 

Nuclease is an enzyme that breaks down nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, into smaller nucleotides. It is produced by the pancreas and small intestine.


• Lactase: 

Lactase is an enzyme produced by the small intestine that breaks down lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products, into glucose and galactose.


• Sucrase: 

Sucrase is an enzyme produced by the small intestine that breaks down sucrose, a type of sugar found in many fruits and vegetables, into glucose and fructose.


• Maltase: 

Maltase is an enzyme produced by the small intestine that breaks down maltose, a type of sugar found in grains, into glucose.


All these enzymes work together to break down food molecules into smaller, more easily absorbed nutrients that can be used by the body for energy and other functions.