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Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

A complex enzyme system that hydrolyzes cellulose to sugars of lower molecular weight, including cellobiose and glucose.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme qui catalyse l'hydrolyse de la cellulose. Elle est produite par certaines Bactéries et certains Champignons. L'enzyme est aussi sécrétée par l'intestin de certains herbivores, ce qui leur permet de digérer la cellulose.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Enzima que hidroliza los glucósidos para dar azúcares solubles.

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