Zymogene

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.

    "It thus prevents these from converting the zymogene into the ferment."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of zymogen. alt-of, alternative

    "From these researches, it is concluded that a portion of the amylase is present in the potato in the form of zymogene which is transformed into an active enzyme towards the end of the resting stage;"

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"It thus prevents these from converting the zymogene into the ferment."

Etymology

From zymo- + -gene.

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