fermentase
/fərˈmɛnteɪz/ · fer-men-tase
noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the process of fermentation. The fermentation process in the brewery relied on the presence of fermentase to convert sugars into ethanol.
- A type of enzyme involved in the breakdown of complex organic molecules. Fermentase plays a crucial role in the digestion of cellulose in certain microorganisms.
Did you know? The term 'fermentase' is often used in the context of biochemistry and microbiology to describe enzymes involved in fermentation processes.