Biology A-Level
specific hydrolysing enzymes
What specific hydrolysing enzymes means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of specific hydrolysing enzymes
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Membrane-bound enzymes on the epithelial cells of the ileum hydrolyse each disaccharide back to its monosaccharides.
Topics that use specific hydrolysing enzymes
- Carbohydrates (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Acid hydrolysis of non-reducing sugars
- amylose and amylopectin
- beta-glucose polymer
- beta-glucose rotation
- branching and rapid hydrolysis
- condensation and water loss
- condensation of many glucose units
- glycosidic bond
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