Recombinase definition
An enzyme that catalyzes the exchange of short pieces of DNA between two long DNA strands, particularly the exchange of homologous regions between the paired maternal and paternal chromosomes.
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An enzyme that catalyzes the exchange of short pieces of DNA between two long DNA strands, particularly the exchange of homologous regions between the paired maternal and paternal chromosomes.
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(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that mediate recombination of DNA fragments between maternal and paternal chromosomes in prokaryotes.
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Noun
Singular:
recombinase
Plural:
recombinases