Disaccharidase (Noun)
Meaning
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The enzyme disaccharidase is crucial for breaking down complex sugars into simpler forms that can be easily absorbed by the body.
- Disaccharidase deficiency can lead to malabsorption of certain sugars, resulting in gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea.
- The small intestine is the primary location where disaccharidase enzymes are produced and function to break down disaccharides into monosaccharides.
- Researchers have identified several types of disaccharidase enzymes, each with a specific function in carbohydrate digestion.
- A deficiency in the enzyme disaccharidase can be diagnosed through a hydrogen breath test or a biopsy of the small intestine.