Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding the DNA Ligase Mechanism

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding the DNA ligase mechanism?

• A) The mechanism is an example of covalent catalysis.
• B) Either ATP or NAD⁺ may contribute an adenyl group to the reaction.
• C) Energy from a phosphoanhydride bond is used to make a phosphodiester bond.
• D) One of the products of the reaction is ADP.
• E) A lysine is found in the active site of the enzyme.

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