tyrosinase

noun

Meaning

An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin.

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Related words

mushroom(English)catechol oxidase(English)monophenol monooxygenase(English)phenoloxidase(English)catecholoxidase(English)phenylalaninase(English)tyrosin(English)phenol oxidase(English)

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