Definitions
- Referring to different forms of an enzyme that have the same function but differ in their amino acid sequence. - Talking about enzymes that are encoded by different genes but catalyze the same reaction. - Describing enzymes that are found in different tissues or organs but perform the same biochemical function.
- Referring to different forms of an enzyme that have the same function but differ in their amino acid sequence. - Talking about enzymes that are encoded by different genes but catalyze the same reaction. - Describing enzymes that are found in different tissues or organs but perform the same biochemical function.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to different forms of an enzyme that have the same function.
- 2Both words can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
- 3Both words are used in biochemistry and related fields.
- 4Both words are compound words made up of the prefix 'iso-' meaning 'equal' and the word 'enzyme'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Isoenzyme is more commonly used in American English, while isozyme is more commonly used in British English.
- 2History: Isoenzyme was coined earlier than isozyme, which was introduced later as a more specific term for enzymes separated by isoelectric focusing.
- 3Frequency: Isoenzyme is more commonly used than isozyme in scientific literature.
Remember this!
Isoenzyme and isozyme are synonyms that refer to different forms of an enzyme that have the same function but differ in their amino acid sequence. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts, but isozyme is more commonly used in British English, while isoenzyme is more commonly used in American English. Isoenzyme is also more frequently used in scientific literature.
