Oxidase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxidase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of many enzymes which catalyze oxidation reactions, especially ones using molecular oxygen.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of many enzymes which catalyze oxidation reactions, especially ones using molecular oxygen.
Example Sentences
The effects of hemoglobin in anemia and chlorosis, and even in tuberculosis, are due to its triple action; it acts opotherapeutically, through the blood oxydases, which it contains when properly prepared.
Word Forms
- oxidases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catalase, cytochrome, monoamine, glycolate, xanthine, polyphenol.
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