Dictionary

desaturase en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /diːˈsætjəɹeɪz/ (UK)
• /diːˈsætʃəɹeɪz/ (UK)

Etymology

Etymology tree English desaturate Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English desaturase From desaturate + -ase.

Meanings

1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids.

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