Desaturase

//diːˈsætʃəɹeɪz// noun

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Noun

1
Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids.

Etymology

From desaturate + -ase.

Related phrases

double bond fatty acid single bond

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