Distinguish between Isomerases and transferases.

Solution

Isomerases

Transferases

(1) These enzymes catalyse interconversion of isomers

(2) It involves re-arrangement.

(3) For eg Glucose isomerase which converts glucose to fructose.

(1) These enzymes catalyse the the transfer of a group between a pair of subtrates.

(2) Does not involve re-arrangemnet.

(3) For eg. Phosphotransferases which transfer phosphate groups.

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