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saccharase

/sækˈkær.eɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does saccharase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose.

Example

"The scientist studied the saccharase in the plant's cells to understand its role in photosynthesis."

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