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amylolytic

/ˌæm.ɪ.ləˈlɪt.ɪk/

Tradução: Relativo à quebra ou decomposição do amido em açúcares, geralmente por ação de enzimas como a amilase.

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adjective

/ˌæm.ɪ.ləˈlɪt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ptRelativo à quebra ou decomposição do amido em açúcares, geralmente por ação de enzimas como a amilase.

Relating to the breakdown of starch into sugars, typically by enzymes such as amylase.

  1. Related to starch digestionC2formalscientific

    Of or relating to the chemical breakdown of starch into sugars, typically by enzymes.

    ptAmilolítico

    • The amylolytic enzymes in saliva begin the digestion of carbohydrates.
    • Certain bacteria produce amylolytic compounds for breaking down plant matter.
    • The study focused on the amylolytic activity of various fungal strains.
Formas
  • more amylolytic comparative form
  • most amylolytic superlative form