HELICASES

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

HELICASES Helicases are enzymes that unwind double-stranded DNA or RNA by breaking hydrogen bonds between nucleotide base pairs. **Derived forms:** - Helicase (singular) - Helicases (plural) - Helicasing (present participle) - Helicased (past tense) - Helicaser (agent noun) - Most helicase (superlative) - Helically (adverb)

Scrabble Information

Word: HELICASES

Length: 9 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word HELICASES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.