Elementary plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (2+1)

VI. Ligases

• Enzymes catalysing the joining together of two compounds with the hydrolysis of a high energy compound.
Example

• ATP ADP + Pi
Glutamic acid + NH3 → Glutamine

• Enzyme: Glutamine synthetase.L.Glutamate: Ammonia ligase. E.C.6.3.1.2