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Meaning of zymogene
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zymogene (n.)
One of a physiological group of globular bacteria which produces fermentations of diverse nature; -- distinguished from pathogene.
zymogene Sentence Examples
- Zymogens are inactive enzyme precursors stored in secretory vesicles of digestive cells.
- The pancreas secretes zymogens, such as trypsinogen, into the duodenum.
- Zymogens require activation by hydrolysis to become active enzymes.
- Trypsinogen is a zymogen that is converted into the active enzyme trypsin by enterokinase.
- Chymotrypsinogen is another pancreatic zymogen that is activated by trypsin.
- The presence of zymogens protects the digestive system from autodigestion.
- Zymogens are also found in certain bacteria and fungi.
- Bacterial zymogens can be toxic and cause disease.
- The study of zymogens is called zymology.
- Zymogens continue to be an active area of research in digestive physiology.
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One of a physiological group of globular bacteria which produces fermentations of diverse nature; -- distinguished from pathogene.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Zymogens are inactive enzyme precursors stored in secretory vesicles of digestive cells.
The pancreas secretes zymogens, such as trypsinogen, into the duodenum.
Zymogens require activation by hydrolysis to become active enzymes.
Trypsinogen is a zymogen that is converted into the active enzyme trypsin by enterokinase.
