carbohydrate enzyme
/kær.bə.hɔɪ.dreɪt ɛnˈzaɪm/ · car.bo.hy.drate.en.zyme
noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown or synthesis of carbohydrates. Amylase is a carbohydrate enzyme that breaks down starches into simple sugars.
- A protein that facilitates the metabolism of carbohydrates in living organisms. Carbohydrate enzymes play a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
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Did you know? Carbohydrate enzymes are essential for the proper functioning of the human digestive system, and their dysfunction can lead to various metabolic disorders.