BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

ENZYMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following enzymes transfer groups of molecules to water molecules?
A
ligases
B
isomerases
C
hydrolases
D
transferases
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transferases are responsible for moving functional groups from one molecule to another. Hydrolases are able to break chemical bonds, while lyases create new bonds by removing or adding functional groups.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrolases are the group of enzymes that catalyze bond cleavages by reaction with water. The natural function of most hydrolases is digestive to break down nutrients into smaller units for digestion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hydrolases catalyze reactions that involve hydrolysis. This case usually involves the transfer of functional groups to water.

Detailed explanation-4: -In fact, Hydrolysis can be the reverse of a condensation reaction in which two molecules join together into a larger one and eject a water molecule. Thus hydrolysis adds water to break down, whereas condensation builds up by removing water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of some common hydrolases include esterases, proteases, glycosidases, and lipases.

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