inulase


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in·u·lase

 (ĭn′yə-lās′)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of inulin to fructose.

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inulase

(ˈɪnjʊˌleɪz)
n
(Biochemistry) biochem an enzyme that hydrolyses inulin to fructose
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