noun
- Plural of glucosidase; enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds in glucosides, breaking them down into glucose and other products.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Glucosidases are essential enzymes found in the digestive system that break down complex carbohydrates.
- The plant produces glucosidases to metabolize stored glucosides for energy.
- Researchers studied how glucosidases function in the small intestine.
- Certain glucosidases are used in industrial food processing to improve texture and flavor.
- The enzyme assay measured glucosidase activity in the bacterial culture.