Enolases

/ɛˈnoʊleɪzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of enolase; multiple enzyme molecules that catalyze the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'enolase', formed by adding '-es' suffix to the singular form.

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Different organisms have slightly different enolases, and scientists now use enolase DNA sequences to trace evolutionary relationships—it's like a molecular barcode that reveals how organisms are related.

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