enzyme

Noun

A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

ریشه

Late 19th century: from modern Latin enzyma, from Greek enzumon ‘leavened’, from en- ‘in’ + zume ‘leaven’.

مثال

• The enzyme breaks down the food in the stomach.
• Each enzyme has a unique function in the body.
• The enzyme was isolated for the experiment.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Digestive enzyme Enzyme activity Enzyme reaction Enzyme inhibition