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The enzyme needed in biological systems for joining two molecules is called


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Polymerase

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Ligase

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Hydrolase

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Diastases

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Solution

The correct option is B

Ligase


Ligase is an enzyme which can catalyse the joining of two large molecules.

Diastase enzyme is known for breaking down any form of starch.

Polymerase synthesises polymers of nucleic acids.

Hydrolase catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins and nucleic acids.


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