en·zy·mol·o·gy ( n z -m l -j )n. The branch of science that deals with the biochemical nature and activity of enzymes. en zy·molo·gist n. |
enzymology [ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the branch of science concerned with the study of enzymes
enzymological [ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
enzymologist n
enzymology
the branch of biochemistry that studies enzym es. Also called zymology. — enzymologist, n.
See also: Fermentationthe branch of biology that studies fermentation and enzymes. Also called zymology. — enzymologist, n. — enzymologie, enzymological, adj.
See also: Biology
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| Noun | 1. | enzymology - the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes biochemistry - the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry |
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