TRANSKETOLASE

ˌtran(t)sˈkēd.əˌlās, -raan-, -nzk-, -āz noun

( -s )

Etymology: trans- + ketol + -ase

: an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of the ketonic residue HOCH 2 CO− from the phosphate of xylulose to that of ribose to form the phosphate of sedoheptulose