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The function of ligases is

Oxidation

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Reduction

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Synthesis by condensation

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Group transfer reaction

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The correct option is C
Synthesis by condensation

A ligase is an enzyme that can catalyze the joining of two large molecules by forming a new chemical bond.
Oxidation and reduction are carried out by oxidoreductases and group transfer reactions are carried out by transferases.

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The function of ligases is

The correct option is C Synthesis by condensation A ligase is an enzyme that can catalyze the joining of two large molecules by forming a new chemical bond. Oxidation and reduction are carried out by oxidoreductases and group transfer reactions are carried out by transferases.

The correct option is C
Synthesis by condensation

A ligase is an enzyme that can catalyze the joining of two large molecules by forming a new chemical bond.
Oxidation and reduction are carried out by oxidoreductases and group transfer reactions are carried out by transferases.