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.

