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
Instead of helping long term, shutting down this enzyme may raise the chances of chronic liver damage and cancer as people age.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
"Rubisco is arguably the most important enzyme on the planet because it's the entry point for nearly all carbon in the food we eat," said BTI Associate Professor Fay-Wei Li, who co-led the research.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
It addresses a major limitation in agriculture involving Rubisco, the enzyme that captures carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
DDT-resistant flies possess an enzyme that allows them to detoxify the insecticide to the less toxic chemical DDE.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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