hexokinase

hex·o·ki·nase

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-suh-kahy-neys, -neyz]
- /ˌhɛk səˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-suh-kahy-neys, -neyz]
- /ˌhɛk səˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz/

Definitions of hexokinase word

noun hexokinase an enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of hexose sugars. 1
noun hexokinase (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyses the phosphorylation of a hexose. 1
noun hexokinase an enzyme that catalyses the transfer of phosphate from ATP to glucose 0

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Origin of hexokinase

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; hexo(se) + kinase

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hexokinase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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