English Explanatory Dictionary

isomerase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of one isomeric form of a chemical compound to another.

Pronunciation

/aɪˈsɒməˌɹeɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-isomerase.wav /aɪˈsɑməˌɹeɪs/

Word forms

isomerase isomerases

Etymology

From isomer + -ase.

Derived words

cycloisomerase glucose-6-phosphate isomerase peptidylprolyl isomerase phosphoglucoisomerase phosphoglucose isomerase phosphoglucoseisomerase phosphoisomerase phosphoriboisomerase photoisomerase topoisomerase triosephosphateisomerase
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