Polymerase

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːˌlɪmərˌeɪs/

Polymerase (noun)

  1. An enzyme that helps build a new DNA or RNA strand by adding units in the correct order.
  2. A type of enzyme that makes RNA from a DNA template during gene expression.

Examples

  • The polymerase copies DNA during cell division.
  • A polymerase helps cells copy their DNA accurately.