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Noun: ligase  'lI,geys or 'lI,geyz
  1. (biochemistry) any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the binding of two molecules
    "DNA ligase plays a crucial role in DNA replication and repair";
    - synthetase

Derived forms: ligases

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Ligase