noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of glucosides by hydrolyzing the glycosidic bond, releasing glucose and other products.
Usage: biochemistry; technical term
Examples
- Glucosidase is essential for the digestion of plant-based carbohydrates in the human intestine.
- The enzyme glucosidase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose.
- Researchers studied how glucosidase activity affects the metabolism of certain medications.
- Glucosidase inhibitors are sometimes used to manage blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
- The bacteria produce glucosidase to decompose complex sugars in their environment.