noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion of fumarate to malate in the citric acid cycle.
Usage: biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Fumarase is a key enzyme in cellular respiration and energy production.
- The fumarase reaction is an important step in the Krebs cycle.
- Deficiency in fumarase can lead to metabolic disorders.
- Scientists study fumarase to understand how cells generate ATP.
- Fumarase catalyzes the hydration of fumarate to form malate.