enzyme
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DNA molecules in our skin have evolved so that they can repair their sun-contorted shape with the help of an enzyme called photolyase.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The enzyme forms a precise bond that links the ends of a peptide without needing extra "leader" sequences, which are typically required for enzymes to recognize their targets.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
This enzyme plays a unique role in activating many hormones in the body, including GLP-1.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
To narrow the search, the team focused on an enzyme called prohormone convertase 1/3, which cuts proteins at specific locations and has been linked to obesity.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
When all is done, a single enzyme molecule has been produced, which then goes about ordering one particular aspect of the chemistry of the cell.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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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