Enzyme: meaning, definitions and examples
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enzyme
[ ˈɛnzaɪm ]
catalytic protein
An enzyme is a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. Enzymes are crucial for various biological processes in the body, such as digestion, metabolism, and cell repair.
Synonyms
biocatalyst, catalyst, protein
Examples of usage
- Enzymes help break down food in the digestive system.
- Metabolic enzymes facilitate chemical reactions in the body.
- Enzymes play a vital role in repairing damaged cells.
Translations
Translations of the word "enzyme" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enzima
🇮🇳 एंजाइम
🇩🇪 Enzym
🇮🇩 enzim
🇺🇦 фермент
🇵🇱 enzym
🇯🇵 酵素 (こうそ)
🇫🇷 enzyme
🇪🇸 enzima
🇹🇷 enzim
🇰🇷 효소 (효소)
🇸🇦 إنزيم
🇨🇿 enzym
🇸🇰 enzým
🇨🇳 酶 (mái)
🇸🇮 encim
🇮🇸 ensím
🇰🇿 энзим
🇬🇪 ენზიმი
🇦🇿 enzim
🇲🇽 enzima
Word origin
The term 'enzyme' was coined by the German physiologist Wilhelm Kühne in 1878, derived from the Greek words 'en' (in) and 'zyme' (leaven). The discovery and understanding of enzymes have revolutionized the field of biochemistry and have significant implications for various scientific disciplines.