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

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Nathaniel Hawthorne