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ligase

Noun CEFR B1
ˈlɪɡeɪz

Definitions

Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.

Equivalents

Españolligasa
Françaisligase
DeutschLigase
6 more languages
Suomiligaasi
Italianoligasi
日本語リガーゼ
한국어라이게이스리게이스연결 효소
Portuguêsligase
Türkçeligaz

Examples

“The glue is an enzyme called ligase, which stitches together loose sentences of DNA whenever it comes across them.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Ligate Ligated Ligates Ligating Ligation ligator

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