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aspartase

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Main Entry: as·par·tase
Pronunciation: &-'spär-"tAs, -"tAz
Function: noun
: an enzyme that occurs in various bacteria, yeasts, andhigher plants and that catalyzes the conversion reaction of aspartic acid to fumaric acid by the removal of ammonia and also the reverse reaction of the addition of ammonia to fumaric acid
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aspartase a·spar·tase (ə-spär'tās', -tāz')
n.
An enzyme found in various bacteria, yeasts, and plants that catalyzes the conversion of aspartic acid to fumaric acid by removing ammonia and catalyzes the reverse reaction by adding ammonia. Also called aspartate ammonialyase.

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