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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.

Hyponyms

  • Saccharase
  • Sucrase
  • Lactaid
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