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Biochemistry classification: Oxyreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases belong to which biomolecular class? Context: These categories are defined by the reactions they catalyze in metabolism. Choose the correct overarching class.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Enzymes

Explanation:


Given data

  • Six named classes correspond to reaction types in metabolism.


Concept / Approach
The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) classifies enzymes into six major classes by catalytic function: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, ligases.


Why others are incorrect
Hormones and vitamins regulate or support metabolism but are not classified by these catalytic categories.


Final Answer
Enzymes.

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