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Meaning of BETA-LACTAMASE

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic
 

BETA-LACTAMASE is a 14 letter word that starts with B.

 

 Synonyms: penicillinase
 
 See Also: enzyme

 

 

Glossary
 
 Definition: Ampicillin resistance gene. (See Selectable marker)
 

 

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