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Saccharase (Noun)

Meaning

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Saccharase is an essential enzyme found naturally in yeast, which helps to break down sugars during fermentation.
  • The presence of saccharase in small intestine facilitates the process of carbohydrate digestion in the body.
  • Saccharase, also known as invertase, is widely used in food processing industries for food production.
  • Saccharase has important clinical implications, particularly in the monitoring and management of patients with certain intestinal enzyme deficiencies.
  • Since saccharase is responsible for breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose, it plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood sugar levels.

Synonyms

  • Sucrase
  • Invertase

Hypernyms

  • Disaccharidase
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