(11) ENZYME NOMENCLATURE Flashcards
1
Q
3 ways to name enzymes accdng to Enzyme Commission (EC) of IUB
A
o Systematic name
o Recommended name
o EC numerical code
2
Q
▪ Substrate acted on / the rxn catalyzed / coenzyme involved
A
Systematic name
3
Q
Trivial name of enzyme; we use this
A
Recommended name
4
Q
▪ Composed of 4 digits
▪ Starts with E.C.....
A
EC numerical code
5
Q
EC means
A
Enzyme Commission
6
Q
o 1st digit:
o 2nd digit:
o 3rd digit:
o 4th digit:
A
o 1st digit: enzyme class
o 2nd digit: enzyme subclass
o 3rd digit: enzyme sub-subclass
o 4th digit: serial # specific to enzyme sub-subclass
7
Q
Nomenclature example:
A
refer to handout (page 2)
