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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Lyases > Carbon-Carbon Lyases > Aldehyde-Lyases

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Aldehyde-Lyases  

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  • Aldolases

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  • Enzymes that catalyze a reverse aldol condensation. A molecule containing a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group is cleaved at a C-C bond to produce two smaller molecules (ALDEHYDES or KETONES). EC 4.1.2.

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