enzyme

UK /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ US /ˈɛn.zaɪm/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

A biomolecule that catalyses a biological chemical reaction: either a globular protein with this function or an RNA molecule with this function.

Leavened bread, as opposed to azyme.

ADJ.

other, produced

The produced enzyme broke down the proteins in the digestive system.

VERB + ENZYME

contain, gave, likes, using

The detergent contains enzymes that break down dirt and stains more effectively.

ENZYME + NOUN

bromelain, cleaner, cleaners, protein

The enzyme cleaner broke down the stubborn stains on our bathroom tiles overnight.

PREP.

The digestive enzyme in your stomach breaks down food into smaller molecules.

Pineapples contain an enzyme denominated bromelain that decomposes some proteins.

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This enzyme is produced in the stomach.

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A kinase is an enzyme which phosphorylates other proteins.

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An enzyme is a protein that functions as a catalyst for a chemical reaction.

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Luis likes using enzyme cleaners.

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Luis gave that enzyme cleaner a try.

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