Hypernym

rzeczownik

any proteolytic enzyme, such as pepsin, that splits a protein into smaller peptide fragments..

digestive enzyme 1

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Definicja

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

Przykłady

1.Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive tracts of animals (including humans) and in the traps of carnivorous plants, where they aid in the digestion of food, as well as inside cells, especially in their lysosomes, where they function to maintain cellular survival.

Hyponym

rzeczownik

any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar

rzeczownik

a substance that curdles milk in making cheese and junket

rzeczownik

a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid

rzeczownik

any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose

rzeczownik

an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream