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aldolase

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[al-duh-leys, -leyz] / ˈæl dəˌleɪs, -ˌleɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.

any of a group of enzymes catalyzing reversible aldol condensations.

Etymology

Origin of aldolase

1935–40; < German Aldolase; see aldol, -ase

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