SUCRASE

invertase, saccharase, sucrase

(noun) an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sucrase (plural sucrases)

(enzyme) Any of a number of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sucrose to fructose and glucose or to their respective homopolysaccharides

Anagrams

• Suraces, causers, cesuras, saucers

Source: Wiktionary



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