Associations to the word «Lactase»

Wiktionary

LACTASE, noun. (enzyme) (organic compound) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.

Dictionary definition

LACTASE, noun. Any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose.

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