Definition

Related to a type of enzyme that exists in multiple forms but catalyzes the same reaction.

Example

The isozymic forms of the enzyme are important for understanding metabolic pathways.

Conversation

I just read an article about isozymic variations in enzymes.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, they say it can affect how different organisms metabolize nutrients.

That makes sense — it's fascinating how biology works!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isozymic → It is formed from "iso-" (from Greek "isos", meaning equal) and "zymic" (from Greek "zyme", meaning leaven or fermentation). The term refers to enzymes that have the same function but differ in structure, hence they are 'equal' in function.

Memory Tip

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

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