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Enzymatic Function
Linked via "International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB)"
Classification and Nomenclature
Enzymes are systematically classified by the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) into seven main functional classes based on the type of reaction they catalyze (see Table 1). The systematic naming convention includes the substrate, the functional group being acted upon, and an ending indicating the reaction type (e.g., -ase).
| Class Number | Class Name | Type of Reaction Catalyzed | Example Enzyme |