Word: tryptophanase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tryp
to
pha
nase
Definition: A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H2O \rightleftharpoons indole + pyruvate + NH3.
Morphemes:
Affix: tryptophan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: to appear
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.