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The enzymes lactase and sucrase, made in the small intestine, break down dairy sugar and sugar, respectively.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Feb. 2024
Results showed that carriers of the genetic variation have a sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
—Kiersten Willis, ajc, 27 Dec. 2021
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“Sucrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sucrase. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sucrase
noun
su·crase
ˈsü-ˌkrās
: an enzyme that splits sucrose into glucose and fructose
Medical Definition
sucrase
noun
su·crase
ˈsü-ˌkrās, -ˌkrāz
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