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The enzymes catalysting breakdown without addition of water are called

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Lyases
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Hydrolases
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Ligases
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Oxidoreductases
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Solution

The correct option is B Lyases
Lyase is an enzyme by which the chemical bonds are broken down by the process other than hydrolysis and oxidation. It allows the formation of the new bond.
Hydrolase is the enzyme which catalyzes the splitting of compounds by addition of water.
Ligase is the enzyme which catalyzes the joining of two large molecules by formation of chemical bonds.
Oxidoreductase is the enzyme which catalyzes the oxidation and reduction reaction.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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