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What scientic Words ends with suffix -ase?

The suffix "-ase" is almost always used to denote an enzyme. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Here are some examples of scientific words ending in "-ase":

* Amylase: Breaks down starch into sugars.

* Lactase: Breaks down lactose, a sugar found in milk.

* Protease: Breaks down proteins.

* Lipase: Breaks down fats (lipids).

* DNA polymerase: Builds DNA molecules.

* RNA polymerase: Builds RNA molecules.

* Catalase: Breaks down hydrogen peroxide, a harmful byproduct of metabolism.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other enzymes with names ending in "-ase".

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