Question
Differentiate between Hydrolase and lyase.
Solution
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Hydrolases |
Lyases |
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(i) These enzymes catalyse splitting of complex molecules into simple ones by addition of water (hydrolysis). AB + HOH → AH + BOH e.g. Amylase catalyses hydrolysis of starch to sugars. |
(i) These enzymes catalyse splitting of complex molecules into simpler products without water. AB → A + B e.g. Histidine decarboxylase catalyse conversion of histidine to histamine and CO2. |
