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Synthase

Synthase is a type of lyase, with its equilibrium favoring synthesis.

Because a lyase catalyzes the cleavage of chemical bonds by mechanisms other than hydrolysis or oxidation, the reaction can result in the synthesis of a new substance. In contrast to the reaction catalyzed by a synthetase, this reaction does not require ATP.

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