Chymotrypsin

/ˌkaɪmoʊˈtrɪpsɪn/ noun

Definition

A powerful digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down proteins in the small intestine.

Etymology

From Greek 'chymos' (chyme/digestive juice) + 'tripsis' (rubbing, grinding) + '-in' (enzyme). Named for its grinding action on proteins in the chyme.

Kelly Says

Chymotrypsin is so specific it only cuts proteins at certain amino acids—it's like a molecular chef that knows exactly where to cut each ingredient for maximum flavor and nutrition.

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