nickase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English nick Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English nickase From nick + -ase.
Meanings
- Any enzyme that causes nicks (breaks in one strand) of nucleic acid, allowing it to unwind
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nickases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |