Which of the following enzymes is an example of a lyase?
A) aconitase
B) acetylcholinesterase
C) aspartate transaminase
D) lactate dehydrogenase

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Aconitase is an example of a lyase because it catalyzes the conversion of citrate into isocitrate by removing a water molecule, which is a characteristic reaction of a lyase. The other enzymes listed (acetylcholinesterase, aspartate transaminase, and lactate dehydrogenase) are not lyases.

Which of the Following Enzymes Is an Example of a Lyase