noun🔗ShareMaltaseAn enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase."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. "L'enzyme digestive maltase, présente dans la salive et l'intestin grêle, décompose le maltose provenant d'aliments comme le pain en molécules de glucose plus simples que le corps peut utiliser pour l'énergie.biochemistrybiologyphysiologychemistrymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading