Question
Bring out the difference between ligases and lyases.
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Answer
Difference between ligases and lyases is given below:
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S. No
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Ligases
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Lyases
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(a)
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These are the enzymes which catalyse the covalent bonding between two substrates to form a large molecule.
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These are the enzymes which catalyse the cleavage of specific covalent bonds in a large molecule to form smaller molecules without the addition of water.
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