maltase

/ˈmɔlˌteɪs/ /ˈmɔlˌteɪz/

Meanings

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.

Examples :

"The digestive enzyme maltase, found in saliva and the small intestine, breaks down maltose from foods like bread into simpler glucose molecules that the body can use for energy. "

Related Words

maltose noun

/ˈmɔltoʊs/ /ˈmæltoʊs/

A disaccharide, C12H22O11 formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose

"The digestive enzymes in my body broke down the starchy bread into maltose. "

saliva noun

/səˈlaɪvə/

A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

"The dog's mouth watered, and a drop of saliva fell to the floor as he watched me eat my sandwich. "

intestine noun

/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After eating lunch, the food traveled through her intestines. "

simpler adjective

/ˈsɪmplɚ/

Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

"Instead of the complex math problem, the teacher gave us a simpler equation to solve. "

amylase noun

/ˈæmɪleɪs/

Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

"egg yolk amylase"

hydrolysis noun

/haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ /haɪˈdɹɑlɪsɪs/

A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

"The hydrolysis of the sugar in the fruit juice resulted in a sour taste. "

enzyme noun

/ˈɛn.zaɪm/

A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

"The enzyme amylase helps your body break down the starch in bread. "

catalyzes verb

/ˈkætəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈkeɪtəˌlaɪzɪz/

To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.

"The enzyme in our saliva catalyzes the breakdown of starch into sugar, which is why crackers taste sweeter after you chew them for a while. "

glucose noun

/ˈɡluːkoʊz/ /ˈɡlukoʊs/

A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

"After eating a banana, the body breaks down the carbohydrates into glucose, which provides energy for activities like playing sports or studying. "

digestive noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

A substance that aids digestion.

"My grandmother took a digestive enzyme supplement to help with her digestion. "

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."