Ligases is a class of enzymes responsible for catalysing the linking together of two compounds. Which of the following bonds is not catalysed by it?
- C – C
- P – O
- C – O
- C – N
Answer
(1) C – C
Solution
According to the enzyme classification (NCERT), ligases catalyse the linking together of two compounds, e.g. joining of C–O, C–S, C–N and P–O bonds.
C–C bond is not listed among them.
Answer: (1)