synthetase
See also: Synthetase
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synthetase (plural synthetases)
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
- Synonym: synthase
- (dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.
- Coordinate term: synthase
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ligase that synthesizes biological compounds