synthetase

See also: Synthetase

English

Etymology

From synthesis +‎ -ase.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/, /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯z/
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Noun

synthetase (plural synthetases)

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
Synonym: synthase
(dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.
Coordinate term: synthase

Derived terms

Translations

ligase that synthesizes biological compounds

Chinese:
Mandarin: 合酶 (héméi)
Finnish: syntetaasi
Italian: sintetasi (it) f
Portuguese: sintetase f
Spanish: sintetasa f

See also

carboxylase

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