Synthase vs. Synthetase

Synthase vs. Synthetase — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Synthase and Synthetase

Synthasenoun

(enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound but, unlike synthetases, does not make use of ATP as a source of energy

Synthetasenoun

(enzyme) Any ligase that synthesizes biological compounds using ATP as a source of energy.

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