Associations to the word «Transferase»

Wiktionary

TRANSFERASE, noun. (enzyme) Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a functional group, such as amine or phosphate from one molecule to another.

Dictionary definition

TRANSFERASE, noun. Any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats