Definitions for ligase

ligase li·gase

Spelling: [lahy-geys, -geyz]
IPA: /ˈlaɪ geɪs, -geɪz/

Ligase is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 135 anagrams from letters in ligase (aegils).

Definitions for ligase

noun

  1. any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by formation of a covalent bond accompanied by the hydrolysis of ATP.

Origin of ligase

1961; Latin lig(āre) to tie, bind + -ase

Word Value for ligase
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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