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Definition of Invertase

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

Definition of Invertase

1. n. An enzyme capable of effecting the inversion of cane suger, producing invert sugar. It is found in many plants and in the intestines of animals.

Definition of Invertase

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Medical Definition of Invertase

1. 1. Enzyme catalysing the hydrolysis of sucrose to glucose and fructose (sucrase), so called because the sugar solution changes from dextro rotatory to laevo rotatory during the course of the reaction. 2. Generally a name for an enzyme that catalyses certain molecular rearrangements. DNA invertases are a class of resolvase. (05 May 1997)

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