ribokinase

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noun

A transferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + D-ribose ⇌ ADP + D-ribose 5-phosphate.

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Meanings

nounribokinase (plural ribokinases)

plural ribokinases

  1. biochemistryA transferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + D-ribose ⇌ ADP + D-ribose 5-phosphate.
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