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polymerase

/ˈpɒlɪməreɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does polymerase mean?

noun

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA by adding nucleotides to a growing chain, essential for DNA replication and transcription.

Example

"The polymerase enzyme is crucial for the replication of viral DNA."

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