glucosid

/ɡluːkoʊˈsɪd/ or /ɡluːˈkoʊsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates, resulting in the release of sugars.

“The glucosid enzyme is crucial in breaking down complex sugars in the digestive system.”

Synonyms

  • carbohydrase
  • glycosidase

Antonyms

  • glycogenase
  • polysaccharase