Carbohydrase

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Carbohydrase is a group of enzymes (as amylase) that promote hydrolysis or synthesis of a carbohydrate (as a disaccharide).

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Carbohydrates + Water ---Carbohydrases---> Simple Sugars

Example:
C6H10O5 + H2O ---Maltase---> 2C6H12O6
Maltose + Water ---Maltase---> α-Glucose


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