Transcriptase
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹænsˌkɹɪptˈeɪˈseɪ/
Transcriptase (noun)
- An enzyme that makes a DNA copy from an RNA template during gene expression.
- A lab enzyme used to create DNA from RNA for tests and research.
Examples
- The transcriptase copies RNA into DNA during the reaction.
- Transcriptase helps cells make DNA from RNA templates.