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transacetylase.

Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an acetyl group from one molecule to another. It is produced by the ‘a’ structural gene of the lac operon.

14 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an acetyl group from one molecule to another. It is produced by the ‘a’ structural gene of the lac operon.

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From trans- + acetyl + -ase.

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