An enzyme in an organelle (a little organ) called the lysosome within the cell. Lysosomal enzymes degrade (break down) macromolecules (large molecules) and other materials (such as bacteria) that have been taken up by the cell during the process of endocytosis. In endocytosis, macromolecules and particles from outside the cell are taken up by the c [..]

An enzyme from bacteria that can recognize specific base sequences in DNA and cut the DNA at that site (the restriction site). A restriction enzyme acts as a biochemical scissors. Also called a restriction endonuclease. Bacteria use restriction enzymes to defend against bacterial viruses called bacteriophages (or phage). When a phage infects a bact [..]

A key respiratory enzyme discovered by the German biochemist Otto Heinrich Warburg (1883-1970), a pioneer in research on the respiration of cells and the metabolism of tumors. Warburg's yellow enzyme is a flavoprotein that catalyzes an oxidation-reduction reaction that is necessary for normal breathing, or use of oxygen, of cells. Warburg won [..]

A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

[Gk. en, in + zyme, leaven] A class of proteins serving as catalysts, chemical agents that change the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

Biological catalyst: a protein, nucleic acid or a conjugate of a protein with another compound (coenzyme).

Protein or protein-based molecules that speed up chemical reactions occurring in living things. Enzymes act as catalysts for a single reaction, converting a specific set of reactants (called substrate [..]

Complex protein produced by living cells that causes changes in other substances in cells without being changed itself and without becoming a part of the product.

A substance that causes chemical change to another

Protein produced in cells that speeds up the rate of biological reactions; the names of many enzymes end in "-ase" (e.g., lipase, amylase).

A protein that regulates chemical changes in other substances.

a substance, usually a protein, that initiates and accelerates a chemical reaction.

1881, as a biochemical term, from German Enzym, coined 1878 by German physiologist Wilhelm Kühne (1837-1900), from Modern Greek enzymos "leavened," from en "in" (see en- (2)) + zym [..]

A protein that speeds up biologic reactions in the body.

proteins produced in living cells that act as catalysts to accelerate the vital processes of an organism.

An enzyme is a biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. It speeds up the rate of a specific chemical reaction in the cell. The enzyme is not destroyed during the reaction and is used over and over. A cell contains thousands of different types of enzyme molecules, each specific to a particular chemical reaction.

complex protein which helps to speed biochemical reactions. Enzymes are important in the construction and degradation of other molecules.

One of a group of complex organic substances formed in the living cells of plants and animals. A catalyst for the chemical reactions of biological processes.

protein that helps speed up a chemical reaction such as the breakdown of organic debris

A biochemical catalyst

definition - a protein that helps speed up a chemical reaction. In a pond, enzymes are used to help with the breakdown of organic debris Helpful products: MicrobeLift

A biological catalyst that aids in a specific biochemical process, such as converting food from one form to another.

proteins that augment (catalyze) and manage chemical reactions in cells by lowering the activation energy.

A protein that facilitates a specific chemical reaction by working as a catalyst.

A macromolecule, usually a protein, that catalyzes biochemical reactions, lowering the activation energy and increasing the rate of reaction. © Nature Education

A protein that acts as a catalyst, speeding the rate at which a biochemical reaction proceeds but not altering the direction or nature of the reaction.

Protien acting as a biological catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction.

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Enzymes are complex proteins that assist in or enable chemical reactions to occur. "Digestive" enzymes, for example, help your body break food down into chemical compounds that can m [..]

(Gk: en=into; zyme= to leaven/layer) a protein catalyst made by living cells, and helping to carry out a chemical process or reaction, without being consumed by it. Enzymes are so critical to the chem [..]

a protein that acts as a biological catalyst for chemical reactions, such as alpha-amylase, which converts starch to maltotriose and dextrin sugars, or beta-amylase, which converts dextrins to simpler [..]

a protein that catalizes biochemical reactions; nzymes are important in the construction and degradation of other molecules.

A protein (complex) that catalyzes a chemical reaction as part of a cell's metabolism. While many chemical reactions proceed spontaneously (although many don't), enzymes can increase the rate of these reactions by a thousand to a million fold. In addition to speeding up chemical reactions, enzymes are particularly good at selecting the co [..]

a protein macromolecule which speeds up a biochemical reaction.

A complicated protein whose action increases the probability of a specific chemical reaction.

A moleucle, most often a protein, that contains a catalytic site for a biochemical reaction.

A protein which stimulates or hastens a specific reaction in the body; for example, digestive enzymes help to break down food into nutrients.

Complex proteins produced by cells that facilitates or speeds up certain bio-chemical reactions in the body.

(French : enzyme) A protein that acts as a catalyst, speeding the rate at which a biochemical reaction proceeds but not altering the direction or nature of the reaction.

protein catalyst that speed up the rate of specific biological reactions

A protein that catalyses a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy required, increasing the rate of reaction. Different enzymes work in different parts of the body on specific molecules (s [..]

A protein that acts as a catalyst in mediating and speeding a specific chemical reaction.

An enzyme is a protein which catalyzes a specific chemical reaction.

A protein that acts as a catalyst in a biochemical reaction.

A protein that facilitates a biochemical reaction. Many essential reactions in the body require the help of enzymes and would not proceed on their own.

A chemical that hastens a chemical reaction without undergoing any change itself.

(EN-zime) protein made by the body that brings about a chemical reaction, for example, the enzymes produced by the gut to aid digestion.

A protein that catalyses chemical reactions in a living cell. Enzymes are protein molecules whose function it is to speed the making and breaking of chemical bonds required for essential physiochemica [..]

A protein the catalyzes (facilitates) a chemical reaction without itself being altered in the process. That means that enzymes can continue to facilitate that same reaction without restraint until eit [..]

A protein that increases the rate of chemical reactions.

(n) any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

A protein that acts as a catalyst for specific reactions (Lesson 14)

A substance that speeds up another chemical reaction. For example, digestive enzymes help speed up the digestion of food.

A protein found in cells that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

(n) 1. a protein which makes possible or facilitates a chemical reaction under a given environmental condition. 2. a digestive enzyme

Biological catalyst. A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. Enzymes accelerate the rates of reactions while experiencing no permanent chemical modification as a result of their parti [..]

Definition: (EN-zime) A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body, e.g., an enzyme in the saliva of the mouth helps to break down the food.

An enzyme is a molecule that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without being used in the reaction itself.

A biological macromolecule that acts as a catalyst. Most enzymes are proteins, but certain RNAs, called ribozymes, also have catalytic activity.

Protein or protein molecule that acts as a biological catalyst, i.e. it facilitates a biochemical reaction without interacting with the products of this reaction. Enzymes are essential to the metaboli [..]

A macromolecule, usually a protein, that functions as a (bio) catalyst by increasing the reaction rate. In general, an enzyme catalyzes only one reaction type (reaction selectivity) and operates on on [..]

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Enzyme: A protein or RNA that catalyzes chemical changes to other molecules. Ribbon structure of alpha-chymotrypsin, a serine protease, from the Protein Data [..]

(a) any of numerous proteins or conjugated proteins produced by living organisms and functioning as biochemical catalysts. (b) a protein that a living organism uses in the process of degrading a speci [..]

a biological catalyst; that is, a substance that increases the speed of a chemical reaction without being changed in the overall process. Enzymes are vitally important to the regulation of the chemist [..]

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of CoA derivatives from ATP, acetate, and CoA to form AMP, pyrophosphate, and Acetyl CoA. It acts also on Propionates and acrylates. EC 6.2.1.1.

Carboxylesterase is a Serine-dependent esterase with wide Substrate Specificity. The enzyme is involved in the detoxification of Xenobiotics and the activation of ester and of amide Prodrugs.

An enzyme that catalyzes the Acetylation of Chloramphenicol to yield Chloramphenicol 3-acetate. Since Chloramphenicol 3-acetate does not bind to Bacterial Ribosomes and is not an inhibitor of Peptidyl [..]

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of Cholesterol Esters by the direct Transfer of the fatty acid group from a Fatty Acyl CoA derivative. This enzyme has been found in the Adrenal Gland, Gonads, l [..]

Enzymes which are immobilized on or in a variety of Water-soluble or Water-insoluble matrices with little or no loss of their catalytic activity. Since they can be reused continuously, immobilized Enz [..]

An enzyme the catalyzes the degradation of Insulin, Glucagon and other polypeptides. It is inhibited by Bacitracin, Chelating Agents EDTA and 1,10-phenanthroline, and by thiol-blocking reagents such a [..]

Proteolytic Enzymes from the Serine endopeptidase Family found in normal Blood and urine. Specifically, Kallikreins are potent Vasodilators and hypotensives and increase vascular Permeability and Affe [..]

An important enzyme in the glyoxylic acid cycle which reversibly catalyzes the synthesis of L-malate from Acetyl-CoA and glyoxylate. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.3.2.

A flavoprotein that reversibly oxidizes NADPH to NADP and a reduced acceptor. EC 1.6.99.1.

An enzyme which catalyzes the Hydrolysis of an aryl-dialkyl phosphate to form dialkyl phosphate and an aryl alcohol. It can hydrolyze a broad spectrum of organophosphate substrates and a number of aro [..]

A subtype of non-receptor Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases that is characterized by the presence of an amino-terminal FERM domain, an intervening region containing one or more PDZ Domains, and a carboxyl [..]

In glycogen or Amylopectin synthesis, the enzyme that catalyzes the Transfer of a segment of a 1,4-alpha-glucan chain to a primary hydroxy group in a similar glucan chain. EC 2.4.1.18.

Sulfur-Sulfur Bond Isomerases that catalyze the rearrangement of disulfide bonds within Proteins during folding. Specific protein disulfide-isomerase Isoenzymes also occur as subunits of Procollagen-P [..]

A non-template-directed DNA polymerase normally found in Vertebrate Thymus and Bone Marrow. It catalyzes the elongation of oligo- or polydeoxynucleotide chains and is widely used as a tool in the Diff [..]

A class of Enzymes that catalyzes the ATP-dependent formation of a thioester bond between itself and Ubiquitin. It then transfers the activated Ubiquitin to one of the Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases.

A molecule, usually a protein, that catalyzes (increases the rate of) chemical reactions in the body. Enzymes are essential to all body functions. HIV requires specific enzymes, such as reverse transcriptase or integrase, to replicate.

A protein that catalyses a biochemical reaction. For example, chemical engineers make nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3) using high temperatures and pressures - generating the power to make fertiliser by this process accounts for about 2% of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Bacteria do the same thing at soil temperature and pressure using [..]

A substance produced by the body to break down food into component nutrients, a form that can then be absorbed by the body.

A protein that speeds up a biological process such as digestion.

Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions.

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A protein that acts as a catalyst, increasing the rate at which chemical change occurs in the body.

a protein that produces or assists in creating change in substances; a catalyst.

A complex protein which has the ability to form or break a particular chemical bond.

Any of numerous protein molecules produced by living organisms (including yeast) and functioning as catalysts in biochemical reactions. Despite their derivation from living materials, are not living o [..]

An organic catalyst, normally a protein formed and secreted by a living cell. Epicuticle.

A catalyst made by a living cell. The brewer often supplements the natural enzymes of malt and grist with industrial enzymes which are extracted from plants or prepared by letting selected organisms & [..]

A protein made by the body that brings about a chemical reaction, for example, the enzymes produced by the intestines to aid digestion.

A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

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 w [..]

A substance that speeds up chemical reaction. Every chemical reaction in living organisms is facilitated by an enzyme. [6]

A protein molecule that promotes or enables a chemical reaction in the cells (a biochemical reaction) to take place. Enzymes are essential for the correct function of the body’s metabolism.

a protein that speeds up a specific chemical reaction within living cells

Specialized proteins that act as catalysts for virtually all necessary chemical reactions that take place within the body. Like all catalysts, enzymes unchanged by the reactions they promote, and will [..]

A protein that can catalyze a chemical process , breaking down or making chemical bonds resulting in the change of a substrate into various products for the cell’s use.

Proteins that are essential for the normal functioning and performance of the body.

The active component of rennet is an enzyme. An enzyme accelerates a reaction, in the case of rennet, the coagulating or setting of the milk.

A protein that acts as a biological catalyst. Enzymes are necessary to produce chemical reactions within a cell.

A protein that acts as a catalyst, affecting the rate at which a chemical reaction occurs within a cell, without being changed or used up in the reaction.

a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.  Enzymes lower the energy necessary to turn a set of reactants into other products.  Without enzymes, we could not exist.  

a protein that starts a chemical reaction within the body

Proteins that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in a living organism. An enzyme acts as catalyst for specific chemical reactions, converting a specific set of reactants (called substrates) int [..]

A protein that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions. Enzymes are catalysts that promote reactions repeatedly, without being damaged by the reactions.

A protein produced in living cells that speeds up chemical reactions.

Complex protein which provides a site for specific chemical reactions.

An enzyme is a protein

A biological catalyst protein that helps speed up a chemical reaction like the breakdown of

A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. (CNet) Any of a group of chemical substances which are produced by living cells and which cause particular chemical reactions to happen while not being changed themselves. E.g., an enzyme in the saliva of the mouth starts the process of breaking down the food.

A protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions. Substrates are bound and oriented within the active site of the enzyme in a manner that facilitates the formation of the transition state and the conversion to products.

A protein that regulates the rate of a chemical reaction in the body. Enzymes are commonly used in food due to their functional properties

A protein found in animal and plant cells that help to initiate or to accelerate specific chemical reactions.

A protein that functions as a catalyst. Protein catalyst.

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (i.e. accelerate) and control the rates of chemical reactions. In enzymatic reactions, the molecules at the beginning of the process are called substrates, and the enzyme converts them into different molecules, the products. Almost all processes in a biological cell need enzymes in order to occur at significant ra [..]

A biological catalyst that aids in a specific biochemical process, such as converting food from one form to another.

A protein (or rarely, RNA) that catalyzes a chemical reaction.

A protein catalyst.

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (i.e. accelerate) and control the rates of chemical reactions. In enzymatic reactions, the molecules at the beginning of the process are referred to as Substrates, a [..]

a cellular protein whose shape allows it to hold together several other molecules in close proximity to each other. In this way, enzymes are able to induce chemical reactions in other substances with little expenditure of energy and without being changed themselves. Basically, an enzyme acts as a catalyst.

One of a group of protein catalysts that initiate or speed chemical reactions in the body.

a protein, involved in chemical processes of the body. Its aim is to minimize the activation energy needed for the chemical reaction to take place, thus facilitating its course. In this way, the subst [..]

Any of numerous proteins or conjugated proteins produced by living organisms and

A Protein produced by living organisms that acts as a catalyst for a specific biochemical (metabolic) reaction.

(biochemistry) A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

A protein that catalyzes or speeds up chemical reactions

A substance that affects the rate at which chemical changes take place in the body. Erythrocytes

Enzymes are a type of catalyst, which means they speed up chemical reactions. In the case of digestive enzymes, they speed up the digestion or breaking down of food into nutritional components such as fatty acids, amino acids, sugars, vitamins and minerals. When the organs that produce digestive enzymes are not producing sufficient quantities, a su [..]

A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

a cellular protein whose shape allows it to hold together several other molecules in close proximity to each other. In this way, enzymes are able to induce chemical reactions in other substances with [..]