leadzyme

English

Etymology

Blend of lead +‎ ribozyme, as originally discovered in a study relating to the presence of lead; but it has since been found in other environments.

Noun

leadzyme (plural leadzymes)

  1. (biochemistry) A small ribozyme that catalyzes the cleavage of a specific phosphodiester bond.
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