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When we use the "ase" ending for a chemical, especially in a biological sense, we are talking about an enzyme. Which is a protein that enables a chemical change not otherwise possible. It is a biological catalyst. Each single reaction that requires an enzyme is different so there is a different enzyme for every kind of reaction needed!
We name the enzymes after the chemical they act on. Cellulase is a chemical produced by cows that acts on cellulose (see how similar they look?) which is the main structural component of plants. (By the way, the "ose" ending means a starch or a sugar, like glucose, fructose, amylose....) This allows the cow to digest tough plant material that humans would need to cook before eating (leaves) or cannot eat at all (hay.)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoLactase is an enzyme which breaks down lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Many people are lactose intolerant, because they don't produce sufficient lactase in their digestive tract to break down the lactose, so the bowels become irritated etc.
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∙ 13y agoThe enzyme that hydrolyses lactoseto glucose and galactose in the brush border of intestinal mucosal cells.
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∙ 9y agoLactase has a very specific purpose. Their purpose is to break down a certain type of sugar. This sugar is called lactose.
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∙ 10y agoLactase is an enzyme which breaks down lactose - a sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
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∙ 11y agoIt breaks down lactose. As you should probably have guessed from the name.
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Whats the function of the lactase substrate?
Lactase is the bodily enzyme that breaks down Lactose, a sugar found in milk.
Is lactase breaking down lactose dehydration or hydrolosis?
lactase catalyses hydrolysis of lactose.
How common are enzyme deficiencies other than lactase?
Deficiencies in enzymes other than lactase are extremely rare.
What is lactase used for?
Lactase improves the digestion of milk by some people who lack the enzymes, aka lactose intolerance.
What is the optimum PH of lactase catalyzed reaction?
The optimum pH of lactase is pH = 6.5.
What would happen of we didn't have lactase?
if we didnt have lactase we would all be dead
People with lactose intolerance produce insufficient amounts of?
the enzyme, lactase
What do you call the Enzyme that breaks down dairy sugar?
lactase
Whats the function of the lactase substrate?
Lactase is the bodily enzyme that breaks down Lactose, a sugar found in milk.
What lack of enzyme cause lactose intolerance?
The enzyme which the body uses to digest lactose is lactase.
Is lactase breaking down lactose dehydration or hydrolosis?
lactase catalyses hydrolysis of lactose.
What is the chemical equation for lactose and lactase?
Lactose is C12H22O11. Lactase can have many different equations.
What is function of lactase?
Lactase is a digestive enzyme that is produced by the small intestine. The prime function of lactase is to digest a sugar compound called lactose. Yap, lactase is an enzyme that breaks down the disaccharide lactose yielding an end-product of glucose and galactose. It is important in digestion because the action of lactase yields glucose which is the primary sugar in the blood.
What is the function of lactase?
Lactase is a digestive enzyme that is produced by the small intestine. The prime function of lactase is to digest a sugar compound called lactose. Yap, lactase is an enzyme that breaks down the disaccharide lactose yielding an end-product of glucose and galactose. It is important in digestion because the action of lactase yields glucose which is the primary sugar in the blood.
What kind of substance is lactase?
lactase is a substance that helps break down lactose into sugars (glucose and galactose).
Is lactase a protein?
Yes; Lactase is an enzyme (protein) that breaks down the sugar lactose found in milk.
Is lactase a sweetener?
No. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, which is a sweetener, sort of: it's a type of sugar.
