What is another word for disaccharidase?
Pronunciation:
[ dˌɪsɐkhˈɑːɹɪdˌe͡ɪs], [ dˌɪsɐkhˈɑːɹɪdˌeɪs], [ d_ˌɪ_s_ɐ_k_h_ˈɑː_ɹ_ɪ_d_ˌeɪ_s]
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Synonyms for Disaccharidase:
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun) • substance (noun)
How to use "Disaccharidase" in context?
The disaccharidase are a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of disaccharides, a type of carbohydrate. Disaccharides are composed of two glucose molecules linked by a glycosidic bond. The enzymes in the disaccharidase family catalyze the hydrolysis of the glycosidic bond, liberating the two glucose molecules.
Disaccharides are ubiquitous in nature and are present in many common foods. They are typically found in sucrose, maltose, and lactose. The disaccharidase enzyme family is important for the digestion of these sugars.
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