Galactosyltransferase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡəˌlaktəs(ʌ)ɪlˈtɹanzfəɹeɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Galactosyltransferase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any glycosyltransferase enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of galactose entities.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any glycosyltransferase enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of galactose entities.
Example Sentences
The gene is the recipe for galactosyl transferase, an enzyme, i.e. a protein with the ability to catalyse a chemical reaction.
Word Forms
- galactosyltransferases
- galactosyl transferase
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include galacturonosyltransferase, galactosyltranferase, glucosyltransferase, acetylgalactosaminyltransferase, glucanosyltransferase, glycosyltransferase.
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