An example of layses is_____________?

Correct answer: C. Fumarase

  • A. Glutamine synthetase
  • B. Cholinesterase
  • C. Fumarase
  • D. Amylase

Explanation

Fumarase is a lyase because it catalyses the reversible addition or removal of groups without hydrolysis or oxidation, converting fumarate and malate. Glutamine synthetase, cholinesterase and amylase belong to other enzyme classes.

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