racemase

/ˈreɪsiːmeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the racemization of a compound, converting it into an equal mixture of its enantiomers.

“The racemase in the bacterial cell converted the amino acid into a racemic mixture.”

Synonyms

  • epimerase
  • racemizing enzyme

Antonyms

  • enantiomerase