Word: fructosyltransferases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fruc
to
syl
trans
fer
a
ses
Definition: Plural of fructosyltransferase. Any transferase that catalyses the transfer of a fructosyl group
Morphemes:
Affix: fructose
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C6H12O6.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fructus
Language: la
Decoded: fructus
Meaning: fruit
Affix: -ose
Language: en
Decoded: -ose
Meaning: sugar
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
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 many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).