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carboxylase

/kɑːrˈbɑːksɪleɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does carboxylase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the addition of a carboxyl group to a substrate, often involved in metabolic pathways.

Example

"The carboxylase enzyme plays a crucial role in the breakdown of fatty acids in the liver."

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