Definition

Relating to isoenzymes, which are different forms of an enzyme that catalyze the same reaction but may differ in structure and properties.

Example

The study focused on the isoenzymatic variations in the enzyme activity among different species.

Conversation

I was reading about how isoenzymatic reactions can affect metabolism.

That's interesting! What did you find out?

It turns out that different isoenzymes can perform the same function but under different conditions.

Wow, I didn't know that! Science has so many layers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isoenzymatic → It is formed from "iso-" (from Greek "isos", meaning equal) and "enzyme" (from Greek "enzymon", meaning leaven or ferment). The term refers to enzymes that are structurally different but catalyze the same reaction, hence they are 'equal' in function.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') enzymes that perform the same function ('enzyme') — that's what isoenzymatic means.

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