zymase
IPA: zˈaɪmʌs
noun
- (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide.
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Examples of "zymase" in Sentences
- Zymase is an enzyme complex that is involved in the fermentation process of converting sugars into alcohol
- The zymase enzyme is essential for the production of beer and wine
- Without zymase, the yeast cells would not be able to break down the sugars in the fermentation process
- The zymase enzyme plays a crucial role in the biochemical reactions that occur during fermentation
- Scientists have been studying zymase for years in order to better understand the fermentation process