Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Allonymous

👉 'Allozymes' are a specific type of protein found in an organism that is derived from a different species. In allopatry, two organisms from different host species produce identical alleles, but allozymes are formed by convergent evolution.

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👉 'Alozymy' is a synonym or homologous term that describes an enzyme that catalyzes the same reaction but in reverse order. It is used to describe the reverse reaction of enzymes, which are catalytic by nature. The two processes differ in their properties, including substrate specificity and enzyme-substrate ratio.<0x0A>Here's a detailed definition:<0x0A>Enzyme: A molecular machine that catalyzes chemical reactions. Enzymes can be classified based on the reaction they perform. For instance, aldozymes catalyze the conversion of amino acids to proteins, while peptidases convert proteins to amino acids.<0x0A>Enzyme-substrate ratio: The amount of substrate required for enzyme catalysis is greater than that required for inhibition.<0x0A>Alozymy: A term used to describe an enzyme that catalyzes the same reaction but in reverse order. It can be used to describe enzymes that catalyze a reverse reaction, such as aromatic amino acids or peptides.

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