Chitinase

Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪtɪˌneɪz/
Category
Enzymology
Singular
Chitinase
Plural
Chitinases

Definition

An enzyme that degrades chitin.

Etymology

From 'chitin' and '-ase', meaning 'enzyme'.

Example

Chitinases are essential for some insects to break down the chitinous exoskeleton of their prey.

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