PHOSPHATASE

phosphatase

(noun) any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

phosphatase (plural phosphatases)

(enzyme) Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze phosphate esters, and are important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleotides and phospholipids, and in the formation of bone.

Source: Wiktionary



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17 January 2025

OBSERVE

(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”


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