amylase
Pronunciation:
/ˈæmɪleɪs/noun
Definitions
Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.
Example: egg yolk amylase
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/ˈæmɪleɪs/Definitions
Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.
Example: egg yolk amylase