enzyme
Definitions of enzyme
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any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactionstype of:catalyseur(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affectedprotéineany of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
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