amylase meaning

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amylase (noun): any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar.

Definition of amylase

  1. any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar

    Type of: enzyme

    Kinds: ptyalin

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in SE · 7-letter words

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