tryptophanase en · NOUN
Etymology
From tryptophan + -ase.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H₂O ⇌ indole + pyruvate + NH₃.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tryptophanases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |