Definition of Sucrase

1. Noun. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose.

Exact synonyms: Invertase, Saccharase
Generic synonyms: Disaccharidase

Definition of Sucrase

1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any of a number of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sucrose to fructose and glucose. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sucrase

1. an enzyme [n -S] - See also: enzyme

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sucrase

sucks
sucks to be you
sucks up
suckstone
suckstones
suckt
sucktacular
sucktastic
suckup
suckups
sucky
sucralfate
sucralose
sucraloses
sucrase (current term)
sucrases
sucrate
sucrates
sucre bleu
sucres
sucrier
sucriers
sucroglyceride
sucroglycerides
sucrol
sucrose
sucroselike
sucroses
suction

Literary usage of Sucrase

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Enzymes and Their Applications by Jean Effront, Samuel Cate Prescott (1902)
"Difference between the properties of sucrase of different origin. ... Mode of secretion of sucrase in the cells.—Measurement of sucrase.—Method of Fernbach. ..."

2. Enzymes and Their Applications by Jean Effront, Samuel Cate Prescott (1902)
"Extraction of sucrase from yeast.—Secretion by Aspergillus niger.—Preparation of sucrase in the dry state.—Influence of the quantity and of time. ..."

3. The Chemistry of Enzyme Actions by Kaufman George Falk (1920)
"A further relation may be developed with sucrase. It is of course known that various substances retard the actions of enzymes. ..."

4. The Physiology of Alimentation by Martin Fischer (1907)
"At 65° C. a concentrated solution of sucrase is entirely destroyed within an hour, while a more dilute solution bears this treatment with only a partial ..."

5. Practical physiological chemistry by Philip Bovier Hawk (1918)
"Preparation of Vegetable sucrase.1—Thoroughly grind about 100 grams of brewer's or baker's yeast in a mortar with sand. Spread the ground yeast in thin ..."

6. Practical physiological chemistry: A Book Designed for Use in Courses in by Philip Bovier Hawk (1916)
"Preparation of Vegetable sucrase.2—Thoroughly grind about 100 grams of brewer's yeast in a mortar with sand. Spread the ground yeast in thin layers on glass ..."

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