Hydrolases are Generally Involved in ________ Reactions

Question

Hydrolases are generally involved in ________ reactions.
A) anabolic
B) catabolic
C) both anabolic and catabolic
D) neither anabolic nor catabolic
E) oxidation-reduction

Accepted Answer

Hydrolases are enzymes that break down molecules by using water molecules to cleave chemical bonds. This process is known as hydrolysis, which is a catabolic reaction. Therefore, hydrolases are generally involved in catabolic reactions.