noun
- enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by forming new chemical bonds, typically requiring energy from ATP
Usage: biochemistry; plural of ligase
Examples
- DNA ligases are essential enzymes that repair breaks in DNA strands.
- The researcher studied various ligases involved in protein synthesis.
- Ligases play a crucial role in cellular metabolism and repair processes.
- Scientists use ligases in genetic engineering to join DNA fragments.
- These ligases require ATP to provide energy for bond formation.
- The cell produces different types of ligases for specific biochemical reactions.