Pectinesterase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pectinesterase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A ubiquitous cell-wall-associated enzyme that presents several isoforms that facilitate plant cell wall modification and subsequent breakdown, found in all higher plants as well as in some bacteria and fungi.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A ubiquitous cell-wall-associated enzyme that presents several isoforms that facilitate plant cell wall modification and subsequent breakdown, found in all higher plants as well as in some bacteria and fungi.
Word Forms
- pectinesterases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pectase, pectinase, pectin, pectinolysis, pectolyase, exopectinase.
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