Decarboxylase
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decarboxylase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.
Word Forms
- decarboxylases
Related Words
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