zymogene

/Z AY1 M AH0 JH IY0 N/

noun

1
(biology) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.
2
(biology) Alternative form of zymogen. [(biochemistry) A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.]

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