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a protein produced by cells to accelerate a specific chemical reaction without itself being altered. Enzymes are generally named by adding the ending "-ase" to the name of the substance on which the enzyme acts (for example, protease is an enzyme that acts on proteins).
Ãâó: www.opendoorclinic.org/hivglossary.htm
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| enzyme |
(EN-zime) protein made by the body that brings about a chemical reaction, for example, the enzymes produced by the gut to aid digestion.
Ãâó: www.diabetes.org/diabetesdictionary.jsp
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| enzyme |
A protein molecule produced by living organisms able to catalyze, or facilitate, a specific chemical reaction involving other substances without itself being destroyed or changed in any way.
Ãâó: www.myelin.org/glossary.htm
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| enzyme |
A protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions. Enzymes are catalysts that promote reactions repeatedly, without being damaged by the reactions.
Ãâó: www.ncbiotech.org/biotech101/glossary.cfm
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| enzyme |
A protein substance that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions.
Ãâó: www.diet-and-health.net/glossary.html
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