Author: Glossary
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Redox enzyme
An enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction reactions.
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Oxidizing enzyme
An enzyme that catalyzes oxidative reactions.
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Mucolytic enzyme
An enzyme that depolymerizes mucus by splitting mucoproteins. Examples are lysozyme and hyaluronidase.
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Lipolytic enzyme
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats.
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Inverting enzyme
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose.
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Intracellular enzyme
An enzyme that acts within the cell that produces it.
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Inhibitory enzyme
An enzyme that blocks a chemical reaction.
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Hydrolytic enzyme
An enzyme that catalyzes hydrolysis.
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Glycolytic enzyme
An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of glucose.
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Fermenting enzyme
An enzyme produced by bacteria or yeasts that brings about fermentation, especially of carbohydrates.