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10 years ago
What is a synthase?  One definition I read states "catalyzes addition of one substrate to a double bond of a second substrate"
I am kind of new to biology so trying to visualize
"catalyzes addition of one substrate to a double bond of a second substrate" is slightly difficult.
thanks for your help
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Any of various enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of a substance without the use of a high-energy source such as cleavage of a phosphate bond in ATP.
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