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Synthase vs. Synthetase

By Muazma Batool — Published on March 27, 2023

Difference Between Synthase and Synthetase

Synthase

See synthetase.

Synthetase

Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of a compound. Also called synthase.

Synthase

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

Synthetase

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

Synthase

(dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, does not use ATP as a source of energy.

Synthetase

(dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.

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