In which of the following types of enzyme, water may be added to a C=C bond?
A
Hydroxylase
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B
Hydratase
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C
Hydrolase
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D
Esterase
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Solution
The correct option is B Hydratase Hydrolase are the hydroxylating enzymes. One class of hydrolase enzymes catalyze addition of water molecule across the double bond. The hydratase enzymes catalyze addition of water molecules. The double bond between carbon atoms will be converted to a single bond.