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What is the difference between ligase and lyase?


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Ligase: Ligase is the enzyme which ligate or bind two molecules together.

Lyase: Lyase is the enzyme which lyses or breaks a bond or molecule.

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1.These are the enzymes which bind two molecules by forming new bond.1.These are the enzymes which catalyzes the reactions involving the bond breaking.
2.These enzymes are involved in hydrolytic reactions.2.These enzymes are involved in elimination reactions.
3.Two substrates are present in the reaction.3. A single substrate is present in the reaction.

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