Word: phosphotransacetylase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
tran
sa
ce
ty
lase
Definition: Alternative form of phosphate acetyltransferase. A transferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction acetyl-CoA + phosphate \rightleftharpoons CoA + acetyl phosphate.
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual.
Affix: acetyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: substance
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.