Definitions for: Invertase

[n] an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose

Webster (1913) Definition: In*vert"ase, n. (Chem.)
(a) An enzyme capable of effecting the inversion of cane
suger, producing invert sugar. It is found in many plants
and in the intestines of animals.
(b) By extension, any enzyme which splits cane sugar, milk
sugar, lactose, etc., into monosaccharides.

Synonyms: saccharase, sucrase

See Also: disaccharidase