laccase
/ˈlakeɪz
/noun [mass noun] Biochemistry
A copper-containing enzyme which oxidizes hydroquinones to quinones, involved in the setting of lac.Many fungi and plants produce laccase, and enzymes related to laccase are also produced by bacteria.
Origin
Late 19th century: from medieval Latin lacca (see lac1) + -ase.
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