maltase

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mal·tase (môl

, -t

)

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose.

maltase [ˈmɔːlteɪz]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an enzyme that hydrolyses maltose and similar glucosides (α-glucosides) to glucose Also called α-glucosidase

[from malt + -ase]

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