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cellulase

Noun

Meaning

cellulase (plural cellulases)

(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyze the cellulolysis (or hydrolysis) of cellulose.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The major factor that affects the biodegradation duration is the availability of acetylesterase and cellulase enzymes. Source: Internet

The ungulates benefit from the cellulase produced by the bacteria, which facilitates digestion ; the bacteria benefit from having a stable supply of nutrients in the host environment. Source: Internet

They may cover large distances (up to 20 miles) to obtain their food, which they digest with the help of microbes that produce cellulase. Source: Internet

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