In this notes we will discuss about:- 1. Nomenclature and Classification of Enzymes 2. Kinetics of Enzyme-Reactions 3. Enzyme Activity and Assay. Notes # Nomenclature and Classification of Enzymes: Before a scientific nomenclature of enzymes was developed, they were given trivial names, like pepsin, trypsin, rennin, ptyaline etc. Later, a more logical system of nomenclature was adopted by adding the [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between nitrate and sulfate respiration. Difference # Nitrate Respiration: Nitrate respiration is typically carried out by some facultatively anaerobic bacteria, like Paracoccus denitrificans, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Ps. stutzeri, Ps. aeruginosa, Bacillus cereus, B. licheniformis, Thiobacillus denitrificans etc. All of them can also grow aerobically carrying out normal aerobic respiration, but they possess [...]
The following points highlight the three main heterotrophic reactions operating in different living systems. The reactions are: 1. Reactions in which NADPH2 is Required 2. Reactions Requiring ATP 3. Reactions Requiring no Apparent Energy Source. 1. Reactions in which NADPH2 is Required: Two examples of this type are malic enzyme catalysed CO2 incorporation in pyruvic acid, and synthesis of isocitric [...]