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phosphatase vs enzyme

enzyme vs phosphatase

phosphatase and enzyme both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
phosphatase Yes No No No
enzyme Yes No No No
As nouns, enzyme is a hypernym of phosphatase; that is, enzyme is a word with a broader meaning than phosphatase:
  • phosphatase: any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
  • enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
phosphatase (noun) enzyme (noun)
any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Difference between phosphatase and enzyme

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