Helicase

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈiɫaɪˈkeɪs/

Helicase (noun)

  1. An enzyme that separates paired strands of DNA or RNA by breaking the bonds between them.
  2. A protein that uses energy to move along nucleic acids and open the double strand for copying or repair.

Examples

  • A helicase unwinds DNA during replication.
  • The helicase separates the DNA strands for copying.