maltase

noun

maltase

noun

Etymology From malt + -ase.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.

Derived terms
amylomaltase, isomaltase

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