An enzyme that adds or subtracts water molecules is a
A) hydrolase.
B) lipase.
C) transferase.
D) ligase.
E) kinase.

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Enzymes that catalyze the breaking of chemical bonds by adding water molecules are called hydrolases. Examples of hydrolases include lipases, proteases, and nucleases, which are involved in the breakdown of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, respectively. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are not directly related to the addition or removal of water molecules.

An Enzyme That Adds or Subtracts Water Molecules Is a