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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