English Explanatory Dictionary

desaturase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids.

Pronunciation

/diːˈsætʃəɹeɪz/ /diːˈsætjəɹeɪz/

Word forms

desaturase desaturases

Etymology

From desaturate + -ase.

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