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Chymosin (Noun)

Meaning

An enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Chymosin is an enzyme found in the stomachs of ruminant mammals that helps to break down milk proteins.
  • The addition of chymosin to milk causes it to coagulate and form a solid mass.
  • Chymosin is commonly used in cheese production to separate the curds from the whey.
  • In the stomach, chymosin works to break down casein, a protein found in milk.
  • Scientists have been able to genetically engineer microorganisms to produce chymosin for use in cheese production.

Synonyms

  • Rennin

Hypernyms

  • Coagulase
  • Enzyme
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