Amidases

/ˈæmɪdeɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of amidase; multiple enzymes that break down amide bonds.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'amidase.' The '-es' plural ending is used for nouns ending in 'e' or 's' sounds.

Kelly Says

Different amidases exist for different types of amide bonds—organisms use multiple variants like they have a full toolkit of specialized scissors, each for different cutting jobs.

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