Meaning Of The Word Zymogen

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What's The Definition Of Zymogen?

zymogen in American English
an inactive antecedent form of an active enzyme that becomes functional by the action of an appropriate kinase or other activator
noun: any of various enzyme precursor molecules that may change into an enzyme as a result of catalytic change

zymogen in British English
noun: any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and are activated by a kinase

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