Word: transpeptidase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
pep
ti
dase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino or peptide group from one molecule to another
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound.
Affix: peptide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The peptide bond itself.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πεπτός
Language: grc
Decoded: peptos
Meaning: digested
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.