Associations to the word «Amylase»

Wiktionary

AMYLASE, noun. (enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

Dictionary definition

AMYLASE, noun. Any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar.

Wise words

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