Fumarases

/ˈfjuː.mə.reɪ.sɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fumarase; multiple molecules or samples of the fumarase enzyme.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation adding '-es' to the singular 'fumarase.' Follows the convention for enzyme plurals in biochemistry.

Kelly Says

When scientists talk about 'fumarases,' they might be discussing how different organisms have slightly different versions of the enzyme—and tiny changes in enzymes can mean the difference between thriving and disease.

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