glycosin

/ˈɡlaɪkəsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of glycosidase enzyme that cleaves glycosidic bonds between carbohydrate molecules.

“The researchers studied the glycosin enzyme to understand its role in breaking down complex carbohydrates.”

Synonyms

  • carbohydrate enzyme
  • glycosidase

Antonyms

  • glycosyltransferase
  • glycosynthase