ligase

ligase definition - medical

li·gase (līˈgāsˌ, -gāzˌ)

noun
Any of a class of enzymes, including the carboxylases, that catalyze the linkage of two molecules, generally utilizing ATP as the energy donor. Also called synthetase.

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