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ligase

/ˈlɪgeɪz/ /ˈlɪgeɪs/
noun
GeneralBiology
  1. 1 ligaz
  2. 2 bağlayıcı enzim

Definition (English)

  1. An enzyme that joins two molecules together, especially two pieces of DNA.
  2. An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a chemical bond between two molecules.

Example Sentences

  1. DNA ligase is essential for DNA repair.
    DNA ligaz DNA onarımı için esastır.
  2. The ligase enzyme sealed the gap in the DNA.
    Ligaz enzimi DNA'daki boşluğu kapattı.

Synonyms

enzymecatalystligating enzyme

Collocations

dna ligaseligase activityligase enzymeligase reactionligase functionligase complex

Related Words

dnarnaenzyme activitydna replicationdna repairmolecular biology