Word: prenyltransferases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
nyl
trans
fer
a
ses
Definition: Plural of prenyltransferase; a class of enzymes that transfer allylic prenyl groups to acceptor molecules
Morphemes:
Affix: prenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: isoprenyl. The univalent radical derived from isoprene.
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.