Question

Lipases act as ____________ in primarily non-aqueous environments.

(a) oxidoreductases

(b) isomerases

(c) transesterases

(d) lyases

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) transesterases

The best explanation: Lipases act as transesterases in primarily non-aqueous environments. Oxidoreductases which involve redox reactions in which hydrogen or oxygen atoms or electrons are transferred between molecules. Isomerases that catalyze molecular isomerization’s. Lyases which involve elimination reactions in which a group of atoms is removed from the substrate.