isozymes

/ˈaɪsəˌzaɪmz/
noun
  1. Plural of isozyme; multiple enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but differ in structure.
    • The study compared isozymes from various plant species to trace evolutionary relationships.
    • Researchers identified several isozymes involved in breaking down toxins in the liver.
    • Different isozymes of amylase are produced by the pancreas and salivary glands.
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