helicase

English

Etymology

helix + -ase

Noun

helicase (plural helicases)

  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme required for DNA unwinding.

References

  • Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Long Island Biological Association (N.Y.) - Science - 1933 - 251 pages

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