epimerase
Aussprache: [ɪˈpɪməreɪs]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) an enzyme that helps change one sugar molecule into another sugar molecule that has a different structure. This process is important in living things because it helps them use energy from food.
Beispiel
The epimerase in the cell converted glucose to galactose effectively.
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The lack of epimerase in the organism led to imbalanced sugar levels.
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What role does the epimerase play in carbohydrate metabolism?
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