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Ligases
Enzymes that catalyze bond formation between carbon and other atoms.
EC class 6 enzymes (synthetases) that join molecules using ATP energy. Examples include acetyl-CoA carboxylase and DNA ligase.
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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
EC class 6 enzymes (synthetases) that join molecules using ATP energy. Examples include acetyl-CoA carboxylase and DNA ligase.
Related terms
Enzymes