isomerase

/ˌaɪzoʊˈmɛrɛz/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyzes an isomerization reaction, converting a molecule into an isomer.

“The isomerase in the cell helped to rearrange the glucose molecule into a fructose molecule.”

Synonyms

  • isomerase enzyme
  • isomerization enzyme

Antonyms

  • homoenzyme
  • homologous enzyme