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HYDROLYSE VOIE ENZYMATIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Energy Transformation
DEF

Use of an enzyme to promote the conversion, by reaction with water, of a complex substance into two or more smaller molecules.

OBS

This conversion process can be used to produce renewable energy like cellulosic ethanol.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Biochimie
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Réaction chimique, catalysée par des enzymes du type hydrolase, au cours de laquelle intervient obligatoirement une molécule d'eau et qui aboutit à la scission d'un composé.

OBS

Ce procédé de conversion peut être utilisé pour produire de l'énergie renouvelable comme l'éthanol cellulosique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Bioquímica
  • Transformación de la energía
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