enzyme
noun
any of various proteins, as pepsin, originating from living cells and capable of producing certain chemical changes in organic substances by catalytic action, as in digestion.
enzymes
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pluralof enzyme.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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BFT belongs to a class of enzymes called proteases, which cut other proteins.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Members of the order Xylariales are known for producing a variety of specialized chemical compounds and enzymes capable of breaking down complex molecules in plants.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
However, researchers identified statistically significant changes within the blueberry group in the abundance of genes associated with several gut microbial enzymes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Rather than relying entirely on enzymes released into the environment, the bacteria might be able to break down the material directly at their surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
DDT, methoxychlor, malathion, phenothiazine, and various dinitro compounds are among the numerous pesticides that have been found to inhibit one or more of the enzymes concerned in the cycle of oxidation.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
