B2 verb خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

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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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
enzyme
قید
enzymatically
صفت
enzymatic
مرتبط
enzymology
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راهنمای حفظ

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.

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: enzyme

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
enzyme
قید
enzymatically
صفت
enzymatic
مرتبط
enzymology

ترکیب‌های رایج

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.

عبارات رایج

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.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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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راهنمای حفظ

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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ریشه کلمه

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.

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: enzyme

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A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

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A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

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A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

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A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

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A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

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A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

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Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

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or

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A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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