Metazym
Metazym
Metazym (pronounced: meh-tuh-zaim) is a term used in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to refer to a hypothetical enzyme that could catalyze the transformation of one metabolite into another. The concept of Metazym is largely theoretical and is used to explain certain metabolic processes that cannot be accounted for by known enzymes.
Etymology
The term "Metazym" is derived from the Greek words "meta" meaning "beyond" and "zyme" meaning "leaven". It was coined to represent the idea of an enzyme that goes beyond the known capabilities of traditional enzymes.
Related Terms
- Enzyme: A protein molecule that catalyzes chemical reactions.
- Metabolite: A substance necessary for or taking part in a particular metabolic process.
- Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
- Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metazym
- Wikipedia's article - Metazym
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