Glucose Oxidase

Pronunciation
/GLOH-koose OX-id-ase/
Category
Biochemistry
Singular
Glucose Oxidase
Plural
Glucose Oxidases

Definition

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of glucose to gluconic acid, often used in analytical chemistry and biological research.

Etymology

From Greek 'glucose' and 'oxidase', indicating its function.

Example

Glucose oxidase is used in many diagnostic tests for diabetes.

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