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urease

/ˈjʊə.ri.eɪz/

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noun

/ˈjʊə.ri.eɪz/C2formalscientific
  • ruФермент, который катализирует гидролиз мочевины на углекислый газ и аммиак, обычно встречающийся в некоторых бактериях и растениях.

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia, commonly found in certain bacteria and plants.

uncountable

  1. Enzyme that breaks down ureaC2formalscientific

    An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia; commonly found in certain bacteria, fungi, and plants.

    ruУреаза

    • Urease is produced by many intestinal bacteria to help metabolize urea.
    • The activity of urease can be measured by the release of ammonia.
    • In soil, urease plays a key role in the nitrogen cycle.
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