Question

How many enzymes are characterized?

Answer 1

In 2008 about 2000 enzymes was characterized, and for many of them we know the chemical composition, becuase we know the primary structure (the amino acid sequence)

Answer 2

Thanks.

Answer 3

wait.. take a look at this http://www.biologyreference.com/Dn-Ep/Enzymes.html
and look at the fifth paragraph..

"All enzymes are characterized by having a high degree of specificity for their substrates, and they accelerate the rate of chemical reactions tremendously, often by a factor of a million times or more."

Answer 4

Aroub you give a definition of enzymes. :)

Answer 5

oh so not all enzymes are characterized?

Answer 6

No if we talk about the primary structure.

Answer 7

oh okay... ty :)

Answer 8

No problem