Word: photolyase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
lyase
Definition: An enzyme that repairs DNA that has been damaged by light.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: lyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: to loosen, to dissolve
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.