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ligase

[ lahy-geys, -geyz ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by formation of a covalent bond accompanied by the hydrolysis of ATP.

ligase

/ ˈlaɪˌɡeɪz /

noun

  1. any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the formation of covalent bonds and are important in the synthesis and repair of biological molecules, such as DNA
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ligase1

1961; < Latin lig ( āre ) to tie, bind + -ase

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