What does enzyme mean?
nounA biological molecule, typically a protein, that speeds up a chemical reaction in the body. Enzymes are essential for life and are involved in many bodily functions, such as digestion and metabolism.
Example
"The enzyme in the stomach helps break down the food we eat into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body."
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