Carboxylase

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɹˈbɑksiˈɫeɪz/

Carboxylase (noun)

  1. An enzyme that helps a chemical reaction add carbon dioxide to another molecule.
  2. A protein catalyst used in metabolic pathways to attach a carboxyl group to a substrate.

Examples

  • The carboxylase adds CO2 to the substrate.
  • Carboxylase adds CO2 during the reaction.