noun
- enzymes that catalyze the formation of chemical bonds between molecules, typically requiring energy from ATP
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases attach amino acids to their corresponding transfer RNA molecules.
- These synthetases play a crucial role in protein synthesis.
- The laboratory studied various synthetases involved in metabolic pathways.
- Fatty acid synthetases are essential for lipid biosynthesis.
- Researchers identified mutations in several synthetases that cause genetic disorders.
- The enzyme family of synthetases requires ATP as an energy source.