Reactions involving ligases are typically ________ reactions.
A) anabolic
B) catabolic
C) both anabolic and catabolic
D) neither anabolic nor catabolic
E) exergonic

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Ligases are enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules, often through the use of energy from ATP. This process is typically anabolic, as it involves the formation of a new chemical bond and the creation of a larger molecule from two smaller ones.

Reactions Involving Ligases Are Typically ________ Reactions