enzymatic

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  • In enzymatic reactions, the molecules at the beginning of the process are called substrates, and the enzyme converts them into different molecules, the products. —  Biosingularity
  • Non-enzymatic glycosylation or glycation of proteins to form advanced glycation endproducts —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • On the other hand the body is equipped with a complex antioxidant / oxidant handling system which includes both enzymatic and nonenzymatic (i.e. small molecules such as flavonoids, ascorbate, tocopherol, and carotenoids) produced endogenously or derived from the diet. —  AvaxHome RSS:
  • Marinades usually are made with either acidic ingredients (wine, vinegar and citrus juices) or enzymatic ingredients (pineapple and papaya juices).
  • Yogurt marinades have tenderizing qualities but won't toughen food the way vinegar or wine would, or turn it mushy the way enzymatic ingredients can.
 

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  1. Irreg. from enzym + -atic. The proper form is enzymic.
 

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