polymerase
pronunciation
How to pronounce polymerase in British English:
UK ['pɒlɪməreɪs]
How to pronounce polymerase in American English:
US ['pɒləməˌreɪs]
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- Noun:
- an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
Word Origin
- polymerase (n.)
- 1866, coined by Berzelius (1830) from Greek polymeres "having many parts" (see polymer).
Example
- 1. A donated computer , freezer and a pcr ( polymerase chain reaction ) machine for amplifying dna all remain untouched since the chinese-funded malaria centre opened in november 2010 .