Peroxidase

Pronunciation: /pɛrɒk.saɪd/

Definitions of peroxidase

noun an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a substrate by hydrogen peroxide

Example Sentences

A1 Peroxidase is an enzyme that helps plants defend against pathogens.

A2 Students in the biology lab learned about the role of peroxidase in plant cells.

B1 Scientists are studying the effectiveness of peroxidase in breaking down harmful substances.

B2 The research team discovered a new variant of peroxidase with unique properties.

C1 Advanced techniques are being used to analyze the molecular structure of peroxidase.

C2 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to the scientist who first isolated peroxidase.

Examples of peroxidase in a Sentence

formal Peroxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a particular substrate by hydrogen peroxide.

informal I heard that peroxidase is used in some beauty products to lighten hair.

slang Yo, did you know peroxidase is like the superhero enzyme that fights off harmful substances in our bodies?

figurative In a way, peroxidase acts like a molecular detective, sniffing out and neutralizing harmful compounds.

Grammatical Forms of peroxidase

• plural: peroxidases
• comparative: more peroxidase
• superlative: most peroxidase
• present tense: peroxidase
• future tense: will peroxidase
• perfect tense: has peroxidase
• continuous tense: is peroxidasing
• singular: peroxidase
• positive degree: peroxidase
• infinitive: to peroxidase
• gerund: peroxidasing
• participle: peroxidased

Origin and Evolution of peroxidase

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'peroxidase' is derived from the Latin word 'peroxidare', meaning to oxidize completely.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biochemistry to refer to enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of various substrates by hydrogen peroxide, the term 'peroxidase' has since become a common term in biology and medicine to describe a specific class of enzymes with peroxidase activity.