nucleotidyltransferase

noun

: any of several enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a nucleotide residue from one compound to another

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“Nucleotidyltransferase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nucleotidyltransferase. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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