The term synthetase is included in which class of enzymes?
A) Ligases
B) Hydrolases
C) Transferases
D) Lyases
E) Isomerases

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Ligases are enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules with the concomitant hydrolysis of the diphosphate bond in ATP or a similar triphosphate. The term "synthetase" is often used for enzymes in this class, indicating the synthesis of a new chemical bond.

The Term Synthetase Is Included in Which Class of Enzymes