(biology) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.

plural of zymogene

(biochemistry) A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.

(biology) pertaining to, or formed by, a zymogene / (biology) capable of producing a definite zymogen or ferment

plural of zymogen

Causing fermentation.

The transformation of a zymogen into an enzyme