zymophore

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noun

The active part of an enzyme that is responsible for its function.

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Meanings

nounzymophore (plural zymophores)

plural zymophores

  1. biochemistryThe active part of an enzyme that is responsible for its function.

Origin

From zymo- + -phore.

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APA

zymophore. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zymophore

MLA

“zymophore.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zymophore. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zymophore,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zymophore.

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