Kinase

/ˈkaɪneɪs/ noun

Definition

an enzyme that transfers phosphate groups to other molecules

Etymology

from Greek kinesis 'movement' + -ase suffix

Kelly Says

Kinase keeps cells moving by passing phosphate like a molecular relay race!

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