noun
- an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a functional group from one molecule to another
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- The transferase enzyme moved the phosphate group from ATP to glucose.
- Aminotransferases are important transferases in protein metabolism.
- This transferase plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
- Scientists studied the transferase activity in liver cells.
- The mutation affected the transferase’s ability to function properly.
- Transferases are classified based on the type of group they transfer.