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What are the similarities between ligase and lyase?

Posted March 26, 2024


Answer

Ligase and lyase are two types of enzymes that perform different functions. The only thing both have in common is that they are both involved in the formation or breaking of chemical bonds. 

Additional resources

Enzyme nomenclature and classification: the state of the art

Enzymes

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