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Under normal physiological conditions, which of the following enzymes catalyze the degradation of polymers?

(a) Transferases

(b) Isomerases

(c) Hydrolases

(d) Ligases

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Correct answer is (c) Hydrolases

The best explanation: Under normal physiological conditions, hydrolases are the enzymes catalyze the degradation of polymers. Hydrolases which are the hydrolytic enzymes are transferases that transfer a moiety to the acceptor, water. The normal concentration of water is much greater than its typical Km and the rate of hydrolysis will not be affected as the reaction proceeds.

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