noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any enzyme that catalyzes either a carboxylation or decarboxylation reaction.

Etymology

From carboxyl + -ase.

Related phrases

phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase

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