lactase
IPA: ɫˈækteɪs
noun
- (biochemistry, organic chemistry) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.
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Examples of "lactase" in Sentences
- Lactase can hydrolyze a variety of substrates.
- Probiotics compensation for lactase insufficiency.
- Lactase is used in the conversion of whey into syrup.
- For others see discussion on lactase page for details.
- Humans are born with high levels of lactase expression.
- Deficiency of lactase in humans causes lactose intolerance.
- Lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency are not synonyms.
- A genetic disorder which prevents enzymatic production of lactase.
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