hydroxylase

noun

hydroxylase

noun

Etymology From hydroxyl + -ase.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of compounds by the introduction of hydroxyl groups.

Derived terms
phenylalanine hydroxylase

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