helicase

noun

helicase

noun

Etymology From helix + -ase or helic- + -ase.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An enzyme required for DNA unwinding.

Derived terms: antihelicase, contrahelicase
Related terms: strippase

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