Hypernym

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any enzyme that breaks down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body.

Substance_meronym

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a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats

chymotrypsin 1

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Definicja

a digestive enzyme component of pancreatic juice acting in the duodenum where it performs proteolysis, the breakdown of proteins and polypeptides.

Przykłady

1.Chymotrypsin is synthesized in the pancreas by protein biosynthesis as a precursor called chymotrypsinogen that is enzymatically inactive.

Substance_holonym

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a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats