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Search Results for: zymogen

Zymogen granules

Definition noun The granules in the cytoplasm of secretory cells containing the zymogen Supplement Zymogen granules are... Read More

Zymogen

Definition noun, plural: zymogens An inactive enzyme precursor that requires a biochemical change to become active or... Read More

Storage granule

storage granule 1. (Science: cell biology) membrane bounded vesicles containing condensed secretory materials (often in an... Read More

Active site

Definition noun, plural: active sites The specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds and catalysis takes place or... Read More

Enzyme activation

Enzyme activation conversion of an inactive form of an enzyme to one possessing metabolic activity. It includes 1)... Read More

Gastric chief cell

Definition noun, plural: gastric chief cells An epithelial cell that is found mainly in the mucosal layer of the stomach... Read More