Xylulokinase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xylulokinase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A transferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + D-xylulose ⇌ ADP + D-xylulose 5-phosphate.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A transferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + D-xylulose ⇌ ADP + D-xylulose 5-phosphate.
Example Sentences
The gene XKS1 encodes the xylulose-phosphorylating enzyme xylulokinase.
Word Forms
- xylulokinases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xylotransferase, xylosyltransferase, xylosidase, xylanase, xylanohydrolase, xylanesterase.
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