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enzyme
A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed itself in the process. Enzymes are essential for metabolism.
Das Enzym Laktase spaltet den Milchzucker Laktose.
The enzyme lactase breaks down the milk sugar lactose.
'Enzym' (enzyme) is a technical term from biology and chemistry. You mainly find the word in scientific, medical, or nutrition-related texts.
In unserem Biologiebuch gibt es ein ganzes Kapitel über Enzyme.
In our biology book, there is an entire chapter about enzymes.
Since enzymes control chemical processes, they are often combined with active verbs such as 'spalten' (to split/break down), 'abbauen' (to break down), 'beschleunigen' (to speed up), or 'wirken' (to act/work).
Bestimmte Enzyme im Speichel beginnen bereits im Mund mit der Verdauung.
Certain enzymes in saliva begin digestion already in the mouth.
The word 'Enzym' (enzyme) often appears in connection with bodily functions such as 'Stoffwechsel' (metabolism) or 'Verdauung' (digestion), as well as with the substances they process, e.g. sugar, fat, proteins.
Für einen gesunden Stoffwechsel sind viele verschiedene Enzyme notwendig.
Many different enzymes are necessary for a healthy metabolism.
protein
'Protein' and 'Enzym' both belong to the areas of nutrition, biology, and the body. A 'Protein' can be a nutrient in food, that is, 'Eiweiß' (protein), or in biology a large molecule made of amino acids. An 'Enzym' is a special type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. That is why the words can be confused: many enzymes are proteins, but not every protein is an enzyme. When talking about food, you usually say 'Protein'. When it is about metabolism and reactions in the body, 'Enzym' fits.
Ein Enzym hilft dem Körper, bestimmte Stoffe schneller zu verarbeiten.
An enzyme helps the body process certain substances faster.
Nach dem Training isst Mehmet Joghurt, weil er mehr Protein aufnehmen möchte.
After training, Mehmet eats yogurt because he wants to take in more protein.