Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that breaks down cellulose into glucose, found in fungi and bacteria, and used in the digestion of plant cell walls.

“The scientists isolated the cellulase enzyme to study its effects on plant cell walls.”

2. verb

To break down or digest cellulose, typically using an enzyme.

“The bacteria cellulase the plant cell walls to obtain nutrients.”

3. chemistry

A type of glycoside hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of cellulose into glucose.

“The cellulase enzyme is an essential component in the degradation of cellulose.”