Biomolecules · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which functional class of enzymes catalyzes the linking together of two compounds, such as joining of C-O, C-S, C-N, or P-O bonds?
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hard · MCQ · Q-AFCE8E
Which functional class of enzymes catalyzes the linking together of two compounds, such as joining of C-O, C-S, C-N, or P-O bonds?
- A.Transferases
- B.Hydrolases
- C.LigasesCorrect answer
- D.Lyases
Solution
Ligases catalyze the linking of two substances together, involving the joining of C-O, C-S, C-N, P-O bonds with the simultaneous hydrolysis of ATP.
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