Elementary plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (2+1)

Catalytic proteins – Enzymes

• The most striking characteristic feature of these proteins is their ability to function within the living cells as biocatalysts. These biocatalysts are called as enzymes.
• Enzymes represent the largest class.Nearly 2000 different kinds of enzymes are known, each catalyzing a different kind of reaction.
• They enhance the reaction rates a million fold