aldolase

noun

al·dol·ase ˈal-də-ˌlās

-ˌlāz

: a crystalline enzyme that occurs widely in living systems and catalyzes reversibly the cleavage of a phosphorylated fructose into triose sugars

Etymology

aldol + -ase

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aldolase was in 1940

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“Aldolase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aldolase. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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aldolase

noun

al·dol·ase ˈal-də-ˌlās, -ˌlāz

: a crystalline enzyme that occurs widely in living systems and catalyzes reversibly the cleavage of a fructose ester into triose sugars

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