The Term Synthetase is Included in Which Class of Enzymes

Question

The term synthetase is included in which class of enzymes?
A) Ligases
B) Hydrolases
C) Transferases
D) Lyases
E) Isomerases

Accepted Answer

Ligases are enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules with the concomitant hydrolysis of the diphosphate bond in ATP or a similar triphosphate. The term "synthetase" is often used for enzymes in this class, indicating the synthesis of a new chemical bond.