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topoisomerase

Pronunciation: /ˌtɒpəʊˈʌɪsəməreɪz/

Definition of topoisomerase

noun

Biochemistry
  • an enzyme which alters the supercoiled form of a DNA molecule.

Origin:

1970s: from Greek topos 'place' + isomer + -ase

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