leadzyme

noun

leadzyme

noun

Etymology Blend of lead + ribozyme, as originally discovered in a study relating to the presence of lead; but it has since been found in other environments.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A small ribozyme that catalyzes the cleavage of a specific phosphodiester bond.

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