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Vocabulary Entry
sucrase
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Sucrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose.
Example Sentences
"Sucrase is essential for the digestion of sucrose in the human body."
"The absence of sucrase can lead to sucrose intolerance."
"Researchers are studying the role of sucrase in carbohydrate metabolism."
V
verb
To sucrase means to break down sucrose using the enzyme sucrase.
Example Sentences
"The body sucrases sucrose into simpler sugars for energy."
"In a laboratory, scientists can sucrase sucrose to study glucose production."
"When food is consumed, enzymes like sucrase help sucrase the sugars."