enzyme (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnzaɪm/
Definition
A biological catalyst, typically a protein, that speeds up a specific chemical reaction in a living organism.
Examples
The enzyme amylase breaks down starch into sugar.
Enzymes are essential for digestion and metabolism.
Scientists are studying how to inhibit the enzyme that causes disease.
How to Use enzyme
- enzyme for (prepositional phrase)
- An enzyme used to perform a specific function or process. — "This enzyme is crucial for breaking down fats."
- enzyme in (prepositional phrase)
- An enzyme found or operating within a particular system or organism. — "Many enzymes in the liver help detoxify the body."
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