Isoenzyme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isoenzyme is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but have structures that are (minorly or substantially) different and have physical, biochemical, and immunological properties that are (minorly or substantially) different.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but have structures that are (minorly or substantially) different and have physical, biochemical, and immunological properties that are (minorly or substantially) different.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: allozyme
Word Forms
- isoenzymes
Synonyms for isoenzyme
Depending on context, synonyms include isozyme, allozyme.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isozyme, pseudoisoenzyme, isoform, heteroenzyme, isoprotein, isomerase.
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