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enzyme

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/ˈɛnzaɪm/ · en-zyme

A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

Meanings

nountechnical

A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

ایک ایسا مادہ جو زندہ جاندار کے ذریعہ پیدا ہوتا ہے اور ایک مخصوص حیاتی کیمیائی عمل کو آگے بڑھانے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

انزائم

enzaym

Synonyms

catalystbiocatalystfermentکاتالیستحیاتی کاتالیستخمیری

Antonyms

inhibitorpreventerروکرکاوٹ

Common Collocations

  • digestive enzyme
  • enzyme activity
  • enzymes in biology

Example Sentences

Enzymes play a crucial role in the digestion of food.

انزائم کھانے کی ہاضمے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتے ہیں۔

enzaym khanay ki hazmay mein aham kirdar ada karte hain.

Different enzymes are required for various biochemical reactions.

مختلف حیاتی کیمیائی عملوں کے لیے مختلف انزائم درکار ہیں۔

Mukhtalif hayati kimiayi amaloon ke liye mukhtalif enzymes darkaar hain.

Enzyme supplements can aid in the digestion process.

انزائم کے سپلیمنٹس ہاضمے کے عمل میں مدد کر سکتے ہیں۔

Enzyme ke supplements hazmaye ke amal mein madad kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

hormone:Hormones are regulatory messengers in the body, while enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions.

Word Family

enzymatic
adjectiveانزیمی
enzymeology
nounانزائمات شناسی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'enzyme' as 'in-zyme', where it helps in 'digesting food'.

Picture a pair of hands breaking down food particles into smaller pieces.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "enzymon" — leaven, fermentation

First known use: 19th century

The term 'enzyme' was first used in the 19th century to describe biological catalysts.