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synthetase

/sɪnθiˈteɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does synthetase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a compound from simpler molecules, especially in the synthesis of amino acids.

Example

"The synthetase enzyme plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of proteins."

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