carboxylase

/kɑːrˈbɒksɪleɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a carboxyl group from one molecule to another

“The carboxylase played a crucial role in the metabolic pathway of the cell.”

Synonyms

  • carboxylase enzyme
  • carboxyltransferase

Antonyms

  • decarboxylase