helicase

hel·i·case

H h

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hel-i-keys, hee-li‐]
- /ˈhɛl ɪˌkeɪs, ˈhi lɪ‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hel-i-keys, hee-li‐]
- /ˈhɛl ɪˌkeɪs, ˈhi lɪ‐/

Definitions of helicase word

noun helicase any of the enzymes that use the energy derived from the hydrolysis of nucleoside triphosphates to unwind the double-stranded helical structure of nucleic acids: RNA and DNA helicases. 1
noun helicase (enzyme) An enzyme required for DNA unwinding. 1
noun helicase any of a group of proteins that are vital to all living organisms 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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