word
substrate specificity
SUB-strayt speh-SIF-ih-sih-tee
ˈsʌbstreɪt spɪˌsɪfɪˈsɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
substratespecificity
Dictionary meaning
The property of an enzyme that allows it to interact with only one or a few specific substrates.
Examples
- Substrate specificity ensures that each enzyme catalyses only its intended reaction.
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