Some enzymes are named after the reaction, where they are used. What name is given to the class of enzymes which catalyse the oxidation of one substrate with simultaneous reduction of another substrate?

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Oxidoreductase enzymes A class of enzymes which catalyses the oxidation of one substrate with simultaneous reduction of another substrate is known as oxidoreductase enzymes.

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Q. Match the enzymes in Group I with the reactions in Group II. Select the correct combination.

Group I	Group II
P. Hydrolase	i. Inter-conversion of optical isomers
Q. Lyase	ii. Oxidation and reduction of two substrates
R. Isomerase	iii. Joining of two compounds
S. Ligase	iv. Removal of a chemical group from a substrate
	v. Transfer of a chemical group from one substrate to another

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$\begin{matrix} Group I & Group II P. Transferase & i.Inter-conversion of optical isomers Q.Lyase & ii.Oxidation and reduction of two substrates R.Isomerase & iii.Joining of two compounds S.Ligase & iv.Removal of a chemical group from a substrate. v.Transfer of a chemical group from one substrate to another. \end{matrix}$

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