Definition

A strip or band used in a laboratory to show the pattern of enzymes after they have been separated by a method called electrophoresis.

Example

The scientist analyzed the zymogram to identify the different enzymes present in the sample.

Conversation

Have you seen the zymogram results from the lab?

Not yet! What did they show?

They revealed some interesting enzyme patterns, actually.

That sounds cool! I can't wait to look at it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zymogram → It is formed from "zymo-" (from Greek "zyme", meaning leaven or fermentation) and "-gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or drawn). The word "zymogram" refers to a record or representation of fermentation processes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fermentation' ('zymo-') being recorded or represented ('-gram') — that's what a zymogram is.

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