oxidoreductase
|ox-i-do-re-duc-tase|
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/ˌɑksɪdoʊrɪˈdʌkteɪs/
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/ˌɒksɪdəʊrɪˈdʌkteɪs/
electron transfer enzyme
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxidoreductase' originates from the combination of 'oxidation' and 'reduction', with the suffix '-ase' indicating an enzyme.
Historical Evolution
'oxidoreductase' was coined in the 20th century to describe enzymes involved in oxidation-reduction reactions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any enzyme involved in electron transfer, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of electrons from one molecule (the reductant) to another (the oxidant).
Oxidoreductases play a crucial role in cellular respiration.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 04:45