enzymatic pathway

[en-zaɪ-ˈma-tɪk ˈpæθ-weɪ]
nounpl: enzymatic pathways
via enzimática
1. A series of chemical reactions catalyzed by enzymes in which the product of one reaction serves as the substrate for the next reaction, resulting in the conversion of an initial substrate into a final product
The glycolytic pathway is an enzymatic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate.
A via glicolítica é uma via enzimática que quebra a glicose em piruvato.
2. A sequence of enzymatic steps that facilitates the synthesis, degradation, or transformation of biological molecules within cells
The citric acid cycle is a central enzymatic pathway in cellular respiration.
O ciclo do ácido cítrico é uma via enzimática central na respiração celular.
This is a scientific and technical term used primarily in academic, medical, and research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential vocabulary for students and professionals in biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine, and related fields. In Brazil, the term 'via enzimática' is universally understood in scientific communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
metabolic pathwaybiochemical pathwaymetabolic routecascade pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via enzimática
Standard technical term used in biochemistry and molecular biology contexts
São Paulo
via enzimática; caminho metabólico
Both terms are widely used in academic and research institutions
Rio de Janeiro
via enzimática
Preferred term in educational and scientific institutions
Portugal
via enzimática; percurso enzimático
Both forms are acceptable; percurso is more colloquial

Related Words

enzymecatalystsubstrateproductmetabolismglycolysiscitric acid cyclephotosynthesis

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow an enzymatic pathway
enzymatic pathway involved in
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