lac·tase

(lăk′tās′)

An enzyme occurring in certain yeasts and in the intestinal juices of mammals and catalyzing the hydrolysis of lactose into glucose and galactose.

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lactase

(ˈlækteɪs; -teɪz)

(Biochemistry) any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse lactose to glucose and galactose

[C20: from lacto- + -ase]

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lac•tase

(ˈlæk teɪs, -ˌteɪz)

n.

an enzyme capable of breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose.

[1890–95]

lac·tase

(lăk′tās′)

An enzyme that is found in the small intestine, liver, and kidneys of mammals and catalyzes the breakdown of lactose into simpler sugars, such as glucose.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

lactase - any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose

Lactaid

disaccharidase - an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides

Translations

lattasi

lac·tase

[MIM*603202]

n. lactasa, enzima intestinal que hidroliza la lactosa y produce dextrosa y galactosa.

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lactase

n lactasa

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