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An enzyme that forms a covalent bond between two substrate molecules using energy from ATP hydrolysis belongs to the class of

A. Oxidoreductases
B. Transferases
C. Hydrolases
D. Ligases
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Ligases catalyze the joining of two molecules with the concomitant hydrolysis of a high-energy phosphate bond, such as ATP.

📖 Additional Information

  • Oxidoreductases
  • Transferases
  • Hydrolases
  • Ligases

Ligases catalyze the joining of two molecules with the concomitant hydrolysis of a high-energy phosphate bond, such as ATP.

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