The Term "Ligase" Adds the Suffix "-Ase" to the Latin

Question

The term "ligase" adds the suffix "-ase" to the Latin root word for
A)gene.
B)work.
C)cut.
D)bind.
E)copy-producing.

Accepted Answer

Ligase is an enzyme that facilitates the joining or binding of two molecules, typically using energy derived from ATP. The suffix "-ase" indicates an enzyme, and "lig-" comes from the Latin "ligare," meaning to bind or tie.