and give me information on what this enzyme does. It would be helpful if you can also give me a website where i can find more information. i find enzymes fascinating. thanks for your help
2007-03-19 05:35:32 · 4 answers · asked by coolgirl988765 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
There are *not* billions and billions of enzymes.
Enzymes are proteins. Proteins are encoded by individual genes. There are an estimated 20,000–25,000 human protein-coding genes.
Look up lactate dehydrogenase on wiki. It catalyses the interconversion of pyruvate and lactate with a concomitant interconversion of NADH and NAD+.
2007-03-19 07:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only enzyme I know is one named George....
2007-03-19 05:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by muffbro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salivary amylase. It's an enzyme found in your saliva to aid in digestion to break down starch.
Google is your friend.
2007-03-19 05:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by Cheng J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lactase - breaks down lactose
2007-03-19 07:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by glazeddonut27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋