Glycosidase

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫaɪˈkoʊsiˈdeɪz/

Glycosidase (noun)

  1. An enzyme that breaks chemical bonds in sugars, helping the body or cells digest carbohydrates.
  2. A type of enzyme that removes sugar units from larger sugar molecules by acting on specific bond types.

Examples

  • A glycosidase helps carbohydrate breaking in the gut.
  • The enzyme supports carbohydrate breaking during digestion.