transcriptase

[US]/trænˈskrɪp.teɪs/
[UK]/trænˈskrɪp.teɪs/
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Translation

n.an enzyme that catalyzes the transcription of RNA from a DNA template
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

reverse transcriptase

rna transcriptase

dna transcriptase

viral transcriptase

transcriptase enzyme

cellular transcriptase

transcriptase activity

transcriptase gene

transcriptase inhibitor

transcriptase assay

Example Sentences

the enzyme transcriptase plays a crucial role in genetic research.

scientists are studying the function of reverse transcriptase in viruses.

transcriptase is essential for the synthesis of rna from dna.

researchers are developing inhibitors for transcriptase to combat infections.

understanding transcriptase mechanisms can lead to new therapies.

transcriptase activity can vary among different species.

some viruses rely on transcriptase for replication.

inhibiting transcriptase can prevent viral replication.

transcriptase is often studied in the context of cancer research.

advanced techniques are used to analyze transcriptase activity.

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