What does sucrase mean?
Definitions for sucrase
ˈsu kreɪs, -kreɪzsu·crase
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Princeton's WordNet
invertase, saccharase, sucrasenoun
an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
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sucrase
Sucrase is an enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of sucrose, a type of sugar, into glucose and fructose. This enzyme is found in the human digestive system, particularly in the small intestine. The process of breaking down sucrose in the body is essential for the proper absorption of sugar for energy.
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Sucrase
Sucrase is the name given to a number of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sucrose to fructose and glucose. The enzyme invertase, which occurs more commonly in plants, also hydrolyzes sucrose but by a different mechanism.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sucrase in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sucrase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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