"leadzyme" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leadzymes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of lead + ribozyme, as originally discovered in a study relating to the presence of lead; but it has since been found in other environments. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|lead|ribozyme}} Blend of lead + ribozyme Head templates: {{en-noun}} leadzyme (plural leadzymes)
  1. (biochemistry) A small ribozyme that catalyzes the cleavage of a specific phosphodiester bond. Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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