Definition

A person who studies enzymes and their functions in biological processes.

Example

The enzymologist conducted experiments to understand how enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body.

Conversation

Have you ever met an enzymologist?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They study enzymes and their effects in various processes.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enzymologist → It is formed from "enzyme" (from Greek "enzymon", meaning leaven or ferment) and "-ologist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). An enzymologist is someone who studies enzymes, the biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'enzyme' as something that helps things happen in biology, and '-ologist' means someone who studies. So, an enzymologist is a person who studies how these biological helpers work.

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