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Maltase is a [[ | Maltase is a [[Hydrolytic enzyme|hydrolytic enzyme]] which catalyses the breakdown of the [[Disaccharide|disaccharide]] sugar [[Maltose|maltose]]. The maltose is broken down into two alpha-[[Glucose|glucose]] molecules, the monosaccharide units of maltose, through the hydrolysis of the [[1,4_glycosidic_bond|1,4-glycosidic bond]]. It plays a key role in the breakdown of [[Carbohydrates|carbohydrates]], and is present in many organism across nature; plants, bacteria, yeast and mammals. In humans maltase forms part of the digestive system and is synthesised by the [[Epithelial_cells|epithelial cells]] of the mucous membrane in the lining of the intestinal wall<ref>Encyclopaedia Britannica. Maltase. 2014 [cited 06/12/18] Available from: | ||
https://www.britannica.com/science/maltase</ref>.<br> | |||
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Maltase is a hydrolytic enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of the disaccharide sugar maltose. The maltose is broken down into two alpha-glucose molecules, the monosaccharide units of maltose, through the hydrolysis of the 1,4-glycosidic bond. It plays a key role in the breakdown of carbohydrates, and is present in many organism across nature; plants, bacteria, yeast and mammals. In humans maltase forms part of the digestive system and is synthesised by the epithelial cells of the mucous membrane in the lining of the intestinal wall[1].
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Britannica. Maltase. 2014 [cited 06/12/18] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/science/maltase