ligase

[US]/ˈlaɪɡeɪz/
[UK]/ˈlaɪɡeɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.enzyme that connects two molecules; linking enzyme
Word Forms
Pluralligases

Phrases & Collocations

dna ligase

rna ligase

ligase enzyme

ligase activity

ligase reaction

ligase assay

ligase gene

ligase function

ligase complex

ligase substrate

Example Sentences

ligase is essential for dna replication.

the ligase enzyme helps in joining dna fragments.

researchers are studying ligase for gene therapy applications.

ligase activity is crucial in the repair of dna breaks.

using ligase, scientists can create recombinant dna.

ligase catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds.

in molecular biology, ligase is often used in cloning.

ligase can be used to link together different dna sequences.

the study of ligase has advanced our understanding of genetics.

ligase plays a key role in the cellular repair processes.

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