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3.5.2 Classification Based Upon Substrate
Classification Based Upon Substrate: Enzymes can be classified on the basis of substrates they use. Some of the examples are: proteases, lipases, carbohydrases, and nucleases. In simple words: Enzymes are grouped based on what substance (substrate) they act on.
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3.5.2 Classification Based Upon Substrate
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Classification Based Upon Substrate: Enzymes can be classified on the basis of substrates they use. Some of the examples are: proteases, lipases, carbohydrases, and nucleases. In simple words: Enzymes are grouped based on what substance (substrate) they act on.
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Classification Based Upon Substrate: Enzymes can be classified on the basis of substrates they use. Some of the examples are: proteases, lipases, carbohydrases, and nucleases. In simple words: Enzymes are grouped based on what substance (substrate) they act on.
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Classification Based Upon Substrate: Enzymes can be classified on the basis of substrates they use. Some of the exam
Classification Based Upon Substrate: Enzymes can be classified on the basis of substrates they use. Some of the examples are: proteases, lipases, carbohydra
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- Classification Based Upon Substrate: Enzymes can be classified on the basis of substrates they use. Some of the examples are: proteases, lipases, carbohydra
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