Word: acetokinase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
ce
to
ki
nase
Definition: An enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of acetate as part of glycolysis
Morphemes:
Affix: aceto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone
Affix: kinase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κινέω
Language: grc
Decoded: kineo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to be moved, to stir, to move
Affix: -ase
Language: en
Decoded: -ase
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.