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Polymerase.
How to pronounce polymerase:
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Polymerase - as a noun
An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new dna and rna from an existing strand of dna or rna
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enzyme20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The activity of polymerase is essential for DNA replication."
"The DNA polymerase enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA chain."
"RNA polymerase is responsible for transcribing DNA into RNA."
"The polymerase binds to the DNA template strand and starts adding complementary nucleotides."
"Heat-resistant polymerases are used in PCR to withstand high temperatures required for DNA denaturation."
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Is POLYMERASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, polymerase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POLYMERASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is POLYMERASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, polymerase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOLYMERASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is POLYMERASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, polymerase is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOLYMERASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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