1. polymerase

noun. ['ˈpɑːˌlɪmɝˌeɪs'] an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA.

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How do you pronounce polymerase?

Pronounce polymerase as ˈpɑˌlɪmərˌeɪs.

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Sentences with polymerase

1. Noun, singular or mass
Then, it moves along the strand to reach the RNA polymerase in the transcription bubble.

2. Verb, base form
Transcription starts when the DNA unwinds and RNA polymerase binds to a promoter.