Trypsin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɪp.sɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trypsin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A digestive enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds (a serine protease).
Meaning
(biochemistry) A digestive enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds (a serine protease).
Word Forms
- trypsins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tryptic, trypsinogen, protease, proteinase, peptidase, endopeptidase.
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