Practice mode Food Technology

To which enzyme class does pyruvate carboxylase belong?

Correct answer C. Ligase enzyme

Explanation

Pyruvate carboxylase joins carbon dioxide to pyruvate to form oxaloacetate, using energy from ATP. Enzymes that join molecules using ATP are classed as ligases.

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