Amylase
Pronunciation: /ˈæmaɪləsɪ/
Amylase (noun)
- A type of enzyme that breaks down starch into smaller sugars during digestion.
- An enzyme used in industry to help convert starch into simpler sugars for products like sweeteners.
Examples
- Amylase breaks down starch into smaller sugars.
- The body uses amylase to digest starch.