MCAT- Enzymes Questions and Correct
Answers
Isomerases Ans: Catalyzes isomerization reactions to create
different isomers of molecules
Transferases Ans: Catalyzes the transfer of functional groups
from one molecule to another molecule
Ligases Ans: Catalyze the combining of 2 molecules to make one
bigger molecule
Hydrolases Ans: Catalyzes hydrolysis reaction which results in the
breaking of bonds
Lyases Ans: Catalyze breaking/cleavage of bonds W/OUT the use
of hydrolysis
Oxidoreductases Ans: Catalyzes oxidation-reduction reactions,
which involve the transfer of electrons
Examples of Isomerases Ans: Aconitase
Phosphoglucomutase
Phosphoglucoisomerase
Examples of Transferases Ans: Kinase
Peptidyl Transferase
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