enzima

Definitions of enzima
  1. noun
    any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
    synonyms: fermento, lievito
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    amilasi
    any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
    coagulante
    an enzyme that induces coagulation
    pepsina
    an enzyme produced in the stomach that splits proteins into peptones
    chimosina
    an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate
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    catalizzatore
    (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
    proteina
    any 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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