_____ reactions are anabolic reactions involving ligases for synthesis and the release of one water molecule for each bond formed.

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The term "ligases" refers to enzymes that catalyze the formation of covalent bonds between molecules or between different parts of the same molecule. Anabolic reactions involve the synthesis of larger molecules from smaller ones, so choice B, condensation, where two molecules are joined and a water molecule is released, is the best option. Reduction (choice A) involves the addition of electrons or hydrogen atoms, oxidation (choice C) involves the removal of electrons or hydrogen atoms, and transfer (choice D) is too broad and does not specifically refer to the release of water.

_____ Reactions Are Anabolic Reactions Involving Ligases for Synthesis and the Release