The enzyme which has EC number 4.2.1.7 is assigned to which of the following classes of enzyme?
A
Hydrolases
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Lyases
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Isomerases
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Ligases
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Lyases The EC number 4.2.1.7 is assigned to the enzyme named altronate dehydratase or D-altronate hydro-lyase. This enzyme catalyses the dehydration of D-altronate and results in the formation of 2-dehydroxy-3-deoxy-D-gluconate and water.
Thus, the answer is B, i.e., the enzyme which has EC number 4.2.1.7 is assigned to the class of Lyases.