Reactions Involving Ligases are Typically ________ Reactions

Question

Reactions involving ligases are typically ________ reactions.
A) anabolic
B) catabolic
C) both anabolic and catabolic
D) neither anabolic nor catabolic
E) exergonic

Accepted Answer

Ligases are enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules, often through the use of energy from ATP. This process is typically anabolic, as it involves the formation of a new chemical bond and the creation of a larger molecule from two smaller ones.