Glycosidase
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Alpha-galactosidase is often found in digestive aids to help with the breakdown of indigestible sugars from legumes in the intestine.
Definition:An enzyme that breaks down alpha-galactosidic bonds, specifically used to break down raffinose and stachyose, complex carbohydrates found in beans.
From Alpha-galactosidase
Example:Beta-glucosidase plays a crucial role in breaking down cellulose into glucose in the rumen of ruminant animals.
Definition:An enzyme that breaks down beta-glucosidic bonds in complex sugars, such as cellobiose.
From Beta-glucosidase
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