Associations to the word «Phosphatase»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHATASE, noun. (enzyme) Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze phosphate esters, and are important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleotides and phospholipids, and in the formation of bone.

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHATASE, noun. Any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates.

Wise words

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John Locke