Six types of enzymes | Chemical Processes | MCAT | Khan Academy

Enzymes are often named for their reactions, and you can often discern the function of an enzyme from its name. We will learn about six types of enzymes based on the type of reaction they catalyze. By Ross Firestone. Created by Ross Firestone.

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[okfanriffic]

Good job but (in my opinion) he should have numbered them according to the enzyme classification system to avoid any confusion. The first number in the enzyme classification number is one of these 6 classes. So 1 = oxido-reductase, 2 = transferase, 3 = hydrolase, 4 = lyase, 5 = isomerase, and 6 = ligase.

[rr.studios]

0:00 0. Review
6:28 8. _Conclusion_

Enzymes according to the enzyme classification system:

2:51 1. Oxido-reductases
1:32 2. Transferases
4:43 3. Hydrolases
5:30 4. Lyases
4:10 5. Isomerases
2:16 6. Ligases
-7. Translocases-

[kellyscott]

If a reaction is breaking one thing into two you should use AB----> A + B instead of A----> B + C because that can be confusing and make people think that it is creating something new or different. Just a suggestion!

[Amy-ukkc]

enzymes are in the wrong order of classification:
1. oxidoreductase
2. transferase
3. hydrolase
4. liases
5. isomerases
6. ligases
this order is more specific and can be used when naming the enzymes

[mooo]

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[julievandeput]

Would've been nice if you used the EC class order for the 6 groups in stead of  scrambling them :)

[balungilezulu]

All your videos are interesting Sir, I can totally understand enzymes better now. Thank you!

[kimloanvuong]

the video was posted on my birthday :D Very helpful by the way thank you so much

[rowankamel]

thank you much you helped me with my biology project, I was confused and didn't understand what these types are doing, thank you again! have to go now to continue doing my project!

[riddletom]

I am from Myanmar. What we are taught here is to learn the enzyme classification exactly matched with the order. You just state all 6 enzymes with the wrong order. Well, it's not your fault. I know it's our problem. What's more, to study them by heart is what stress us more. Please help our university. It is the only prestigious university of medicine in our country.

[mauriceupton]

At centre core of some protein enzyme activity are metal element cofactors, like cobalt copper zinc selenium iodine....these are your trace elements, they help the enzyme do its job.

[camile]

I had a lecture on enzyme kinetics and i couldnt understand the lecturer. THIS MADE IT SO EASY THANK YOU!!!! I CAN PASS MY EXAM YAY

[lancevercitti]

I wish they had this in the 80's.😀

[natcha]

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[chyaasaad]

Brilliant, what you did in 7 minutes teachers done in hours!

[ashu_]

Thank you so much that is very helpful..

[deepsanatomy]

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[fjwtjiz]

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[updateofficial]

very good explaination thanks a lot man

[cumardheemow]

Thanks its so interesting and understandable explanation