Transferase
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noun.
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a chemical group, such as a phosphate or amine, from one molecule to another.
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noun.
Any of various
enzymes
that
catalyze
the
transfer
of a
functional group
, such as
amine
or
phosphate
from one
molecule
to another.
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noun.
any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound
Word Usage
"The reaction is catalyzed by Arg tRNA-protein transferase, a known protein with an hitherto unknown function."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
enzyme
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
aminopherase
aminotransferase
ribonuclease
ribonucleinase
rnase
Same Context
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conjugates