enzyme
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"PAM is a truly fascinating enzyme because it's the only enzyme we have that's capable of a chemical process called amidation, which increases the half-life or the potency of biologically active peptides," Gloyn said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
It helps release RNA Polymerase II, the enzyme that drives genes into active transcription.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
Scientists have uncovered a surprising risk linked to blocking a cellular enzyme once believed to protect against fatty liver disease.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
These microscopic compartments concentrate carbon dioxide around the enzyme, allowing it to operate more efficiently.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
If a chromosome disappeared and production of a certain enzyme stopped, researchers knew the gene for that enzyme must be on the most recently vanished chromosome.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Vocabulary lists containing enzyme
Cell Biology - High School
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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Genetics - High School
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