English Dictionary

synthetase

/ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/

noun

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound. / (dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.

The synthetase is responsible for catalyzing the formation of a specific molecule.

意味（1）

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

意味（2）

(dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.

Coordinate term: synthase