Chapter 23, Problem 23.7P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Difference in reactions catalyzed by lyases and hydrolases is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The chemical digestion of food is done by the digestive enzymes. All of the digestive enzymes that break down the food molecules in the presence of water are hydrolases. Lyases enzymes are responsible for catalyzing the addition of groups to double bond or removal of groups to form double bonds.