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Published on: August 21, 2026
The following reaction depicts the activity of a particular class of enzymes:
X Y
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(Substrate) (Product) (Product)
Identify the enzyme class ' E ' from the following options:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Lyases: These enzymes catalyse the removal of groups from substrates (without hydrolysis), which typically results in the formation of a double bond ( 
).
Isomerases: Rearrange atoms within a molecule.
Ligases: Link two molecules together using ATP.
Transferases: Move a functional group from one molecule to another.
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