enzymenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈen.zaɪm/us/ˈen.zaɪm/any of a group of chemical substances that are produced by living cells and cause particular chemical reactions to happen while not being changed themselves:
An enzyme in the saliva of the mouth starts the process of breaking down the food.
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- jute
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- resin
- tannin
- xylem
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