epimerase
Pronunciation: [ɪˈpɪməreɪs]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The epimerase in the cell converted glucose to galactose effectively.
Example
The lack of epimerase in the organism led to imbalanced sugar levels.
Example
What role does the epimerase play in carbohydrate metabolism?
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