Cryptic crossword clue
A bit of work in a search for enzyme 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KINASE

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The straight part
We know that "enzyme" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case enzyme = kinase.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KINASE mean?

KINASE noun
  1. Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.

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