Chlorophyllase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chlorophyllase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The main enzyme in chlorophyll metabolism; the catalyst for the hydrolysis of chlorophyll to produce chlorophyllide and phytol.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The main enzyme in chlorophyll metabolism; the catalyst for the hydrolysis of chlorophyll to produce chlorophyllide and phytol.
Word Forms
- chlorophyllases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pheophytinase, chlorogenase, photophosphorylase, chlorinase, chlorohydrolase, chorismatase.
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