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."
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