Term Name: | transferase activity |
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Definition: | Catalysis of the transfer of a group, e.g. a methyl group, glycosyl group, acyl group, phosphorus-containing, or other groups, from one compound (generally regarded as the donor) to another compound (generally regarded as the acceptor). Transferase is the systematic name for any enzyme of EC class 2. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0016740] QuickGO AmiGO |