enzyme

noun (an enzyme, enzymes)

«enzyme» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

An enzyme is a substance made by living things that speeds up chemical changes, for example breaking down food in your stomach. tree →

In the lessons

In science, digestive enzymes in saliva and the stomach break food into small pieces the body can use. Biological washing powders use enzymes to remove stains. Enzymes work best at certain temperatures; too much heat stops them working.

Examples

Enzymes in your saliva start to digest bread. tree →
Biological washing powder has enzymes that eat stains. tree →
Each enzyme does one special job. tree →
Heat can stop an enzyme from working. tree →
Enzymes help turn milk into cheese. tree →
Pineapple has an enzyme that can make your tongue tingle. tree →

Note

Use «an»: an enzyme. Enzymes are not alive themselves; they are chemicals made by living cells.

On Mova

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