Word: transketolase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
ke
to
lase
Definition: An enzyme of both the pentose phosphate pathway in animals and the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis, which catalyzes two important reactions.
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: keto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from, substituted with, or involving a ketone
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.