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What enzyme would catalyze the breakdown of a disaccharide?
Modern enzymes are usually named by incorporating the name of the polymer hydrolyzed and the suffix "-ase". So following those rules, the enzyme that breaks down lactose is lactase.
What enzymes are needed to breakdown disaccharides?
The enzymes lactase, maltase, and isomaltase (or sucrase) are needed to break down the disaccharides.
Why is lactase an important enzyme?
It's important to break down the lactose in milk.:) hope that helps
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.
What is produced when hydrogen peroxide is broken down?
When two molecules of hydrogen peroxide break down, one molecule of water and one molecule of diatomic oxygen are produced.
Can lactase break down cellulose?
Yes, lactase can definitely break down cellulose. In fact, when the lactase works to break down the cellulose, it breaks the cellulose down into two different monomers.
What kind of substance is lactase?
lactase is a substance that helps break down lactose into sugars (glucose and galactose).
What does lactose do?
Firstly, I think you phrased this question wrong because lactose is a substrate. It is the job of lactase (and enzyme) to break down lactose. Some people are lactose intolerant because their bodies do not have enough lactase enzymes to break down lactose.
Is a molecule a substance that a chemical reaction can't break down?
A chemical reaction can't break down an element, but it can break down a molecule.
What does the lactase enzyme help with the digestion of?
Lactase enzymes are produced by the body to help the digestion of whole milk. Lactase enzymes break down Lactose one of the main components of milk and dairy products.
What effect does EDTA have when added to a lactase meditated reaction?
EDTA removes the ions that lactase needs to function as an enzyme. If enough EDTA is added, lactase will no longer have any of it's ion cofactors to aid in the break down of lactose.
What enzyme would catalyze the breakdown of a disaccharide?
Modern enzymes are usually named by incorporating the name of the polymer hydrolyzed and the suffix "-ase". So following those rules, the enzyme that breaks down lactose is lactase.
What enzymes are needed to breakdown disaccharides?
The enzymes lactase, maltase, and isomaltase (or sucrase) are needed to break down the disaccharides.
If a person is lactose intolerant their body cant absorb what?
Their body can't absorb lactose...There are enzymes in your small intestine which break down lactose called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose so your body can then absorb it.
Why is lactase called lactase?
It breaks down lactose, and -ase is a common ending of enzyme names coming, ultimately, from the term lysis, which means "to break apart". So it's a nearly perfect name.
What do you think the molecules are with the -ase endings on them?
-ase is a common suffix used to name various enzymes. So, as an example, a nuclease is an enzyme that cleaves nucleic acids and a telomerase is an enzyme that extends the telomeres. Both produce different outcomes yet both end with -ase.
Why is lactase an important enzyme?
It's important to break down the lactose in milk.:) hope that helps
