noun
- an enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Maltase is produced in the small intestine.
- The enzyme maltase helps digest complex carbohydrates.
- Without sufficient maltase, maltose cannot be properly broken down.
- Maltase activity increases after eating starchy foods.
- The laboratory tested for maltase levels in the sample.
- Maltase deficiency can cause digestive problems.