MALTASE


Meaning of MALTASE in English

[ 'mɒlteɪz , 'mɔ:l- ]

■ noun Biochemistry an enzyme, present in saliva and pancreatic juice, which catalyses the breakdown of maltose and similar sugars to form glucose.

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