Synthetase

//ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
2
Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy. dated

Synonyms

aromatase synthase

Etymology

From synthesis + -ase.

Related phrases

aminoacyl tRNA synthetase phosphoribosylaminoimidazole synthetase selenophosphate synthetase tryptophan synthetase

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