LACTASE

lactase, Lactaid

(noun) any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lactase (countable and uncountable, plural lactases)

(enzyme, organic compound) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.

Synonyms

• (β-galactosidase enzyme): lactase-phlorizin hydrolase

Anagrams

• acetals

Source: Wiktionary



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