saccharase

/sækˈhær.eɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose, glucose, and other sugars

“The researcher isolated the saccharase enzyme from the plant’s leaves.”

2. noun

an enzyme that converts starch into sugar

“The baker’s yeast contains saccharase, which converts the starch into sugar during fermentation.”

Synonyms

  • sucrase
  • sucrase enzyme

Antonyms

  • insulin