enzymes
- plural of enzyme.
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Enzymes in the intestines and liver turn beta-carotene into vitamin A, which is crucial for vision, a healthy immune system and healthy skin.
From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025
Enzymes deposit a chemical mark on a specific part of the microtubule filaments, which causes them to recruit tiny motor proteins and push on the nuclear envelope.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
Enzymes called DNases circulate in the blood and break down DNA that they encounter, while immune cells known as macrophages take up cell-free DNA as blood is filtered through the liver.
From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024
Enzymes have evolved alongside them to break down their chemical bonds, allowing microbes to biodegrade organic material.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023
Enzymes perform their catalytic functions by reason of their colloidal form.
From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred
