B2 verb Neutral

enzyme

/ˈɛnzaɪm/

An enzyme is a biological catalyst, typically a protein, that speeds up specific chemical reactions within a living organism. These molecules are essential for various metabolic processes, such as digestion, where they break down complex nutrients into smaller parts.

Beispiele

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1

The enzymes in your saliva start breaking down carbohydrates the moment you begin chewing.

Natural substances in your mouth start processing starchy foods as soon as you eat.

2

The patient's blood test revealed a significant elevation in liver enzymes, suggesting potential organ stress.

Medical tests showed a high level of specific proteins in the liver, which might indicate health issues.

3

I've been taking these enzyme pills to help me digest dairy better, and they really work.

I use these supplements to help my stomach process milk, and I've noticed a big difference.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
enzyme
Adverb
enzymatically
Adjektiv
enzymatic
Verwandt
enzymology
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Merkhilfe

Think of an enzyme as a pair of 'EN'-ergetic 'Z'ippers: they help zip (build) or unzip (break down) molecules much faster than they would on their own.

Schnelles Quiz

Lactose intolerance is caused by the body's inability to produce enough of the _____ called lactase.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: enzyme

Beispiele

1

The enzymes in your saliva start breaking down carbohydrates the moment you begin chewing.

everyday

Natural substances in your mouth start processing starchy foods as soon as you eat.

2

The patient's blood test revealed a significant elevation in liver enzymes, suggesting potential organ stress.

formal

Medical tests showed a high level of specific proteins in the liver, which might indicate health issues.

3

I've been taking these enzyme pills to help me digest dairy better, and they really work.

informal

I use these supplements to help my stomach process milk, and I've noticed a big difference.

4

The study demonstrates how the restriction enzyme cleaves the DNA strand at a specific nucleotide sequence.

academic

The research shows how a particular protein cuts the DNA chain at a precise location.

5

Our R&D department is looking for more cost-effective enzymes to improve the efficiency of the fermentation process.

business

The development team is searching for cheaper biological catalysts to speed up production.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
enzyme
Adverb
enzymatically
Adjektiv
enzymatic
Verwandt
enzymology

Häufige Kollokationen

digestive enzyme Proteins that help break down food in the gut.
enzyme activity The rate at which a catalyst performs its function.
enzyme deficiency A lack of a specific protein needed for health.
produce enzymes The biological process of creating these catalysts.
enzyme reaction A chemical change facilitated by a biological catalyst.

Häufige Phrasen

enzyme-linked

Connected to or detected by using enzymes (common in lab tests like ELISA).

proteolytic enzyme

An enzyme that specifically breaks down proteins.

restriction enzyme

A protein used in genetic engineering to cut DNA.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

enzyme vs hormone

Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the blood to signal cells, whereas enzymes are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

enzyme vs bacteria

Bacteria are living single-celled organisms, while enzymes are just protein molecules produced by living things.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'enzyme' is almost exclusively used in biological, medical, or industrial chemistry contexts. It is a countable noun, meaning you can have one enzyme or many different enzymes.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes confuse 'enzyme' with 'yeast' or 'bacteria' because they are all associated with fermentation, but an enzyme is a molecule, not a living organism.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an enzyme as a pair of 'EN'-ergetic 'Z'ippers: they help zip (build) or unzip (break down) molecules much faster than they would on their own.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'en' (in) and 'zūmē' (leaven or yeast), literally meaning 'in leaven' because enzymes were first studied in the fermentation of yeast.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Often used with the suffix -ase (e.g., lactase, lipase) to name specific types. Used with 'in' to describe location (e.g., 'enzymes in the gut').
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern wellness culture, 'digestive enzymes' are a popular health supplement, often marketed to improve gut health and reduce bloating.

Schnelles Quiz

Lactose intolerance is caused by the body's inability to produce enough of the _____ called lactase.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: enzyme

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