Q47 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Cancelled) · Botany
The following reaction depicts the activity of a particular class of enzymes :

Identify the enzyme class 'E' from the following options :

Identify the enzyme class 'E' from the following options :
- ATransferases
- BIsomerases
- Correct answerCLyases
- DLigases
Solution
The given reaction shows the removal of groups $X$ and $Y$ from the substrate, resulting in the formation of a double bond ($C=C$) between the carbon atoms.
Enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis, leaving double bonds, are classified as lyases.
Therefore, the enzyme class 'E' is Lyases.
Answer: Lyases
Enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis, leaving double bonds, are classified as lyases.
Therefore, the enzyme class 'E' is Lyases.
Answer: Lyases
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.