The following reaction depicts the activity of a particular class of enzymes : Identify the enzyme class 'E'…
The following reaction depicts the activity of a particular class of enzymes : Identify the enzyme class 'E' from the following options :
Ligases
Lyases
Isomerases
Transferases
Solution
The given reaction shows the removal of groups $X$ and $Y$ from the substrate, resulting in the formation of a double bond ($C=C$) between the carbon atoms.
Enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis, leaving double bonds, are classified as lyases.